An Old Maid on a Journey - The Eccentric Miss Banks 1882

"An Old Maid on a Journey - The Eccentric Miss Banks," an 1882 watercolor by M. Chevers, depicts a caricatured elderly woman, Miss Banks, on a journey with a companion. The artwork, a satirical commentary on societal expectations, is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, providing a humorous glimpse into 19th-century social customs. The simple yet detailed composition, reminiscent of caricature art, captures the eccentricity of the subject, highlighting the artist's keen observation of human behavior.