Een schraal middagmaal 1894 - 1959

"Een Schraal Middagmaal" (A Meager Midday Meal) is a humorous illustration created by the Monogrammist JGr between 1894 and 1959. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a series of comic scenes centered around a group of men struggling to share a meager meal, highlighting the absurdity of their situation. The artist's use of vibrant colors and exaggerated figures creates a playful and engaging narrative, capturing the essence of everyday life with a touch of satire. This piece exemplifies the genre of printmaking, specifically color lithography, a popular form of illustration during the 19th and early 20th centuries.