Boekhandelaar in gesprek met een klant 1812 - 1815

"Boekhandelaar in gesprek met een klant," a satirical print by Charles Williams, depicts a humorous exchange between a bookseller and a customer. The scene, set in a bookstore, humorously contrasts the bookseller's preference for binding books in Russia with the customer's desire for Dublin binding. This artwork, created between 1812 and 1815, serves as a snapshot of social commentary through visual humor, reflecting the cultural preferences of the time. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, measuring 246 mm in height and 348 mm in width.