Twee mannen wisselen beleefdheden uit voor de deur van een huis 1842

This lithograph, "Twee mannen wisselen beleefdheden uit voor de deur van een huis", created by Paul Gavarni in 1842, depicts two men in formal attire engaged in a polite exchange outside a doorway. The drawing captures the meticulous social customs of 19th-century Parisian society. Gavarni, a renowned social satirist, used his art to comment on the absurdity and hypocrisies of the upper class. The work is considered part of the genre of social realism. The lithograph is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, showcasing Gavarni's keen observation of human behavior and his ability to capture the nuances of social interaction.