Twee dronken mannen op straat 1867 - 1894

Gustaaf Leonardus Adolf Amand created this print titled 'Two Drunken Men on the Street', using an unspecified medium. This artwork invites us to consider how social commentary is woven into the depiction of everyday life in 19th-century urban settings. It portrays two men in different states of inebriation. One leans against a lamppost, seemingly trying to maintain his balance, while the other is slumped against a building. Their disheveled appearances and postures suggest a critique of the societal issues associated with alcohol consumption. It's important to note that the effects of drinking are not uniform. Here we see the different emotional and physical manifestations. The men are clearly of a particular class which may influence the public perception of their state. The print serves as a mirror reflecting the complicated relationship society has with vice, class, and personal conduct.