Le Gastronome aprés diner 1819

Gerhard Ludvig Lahde's satirical etching "Le Gastronome aprés diner" from 1819 depicts a comically over-indulgent man in a state of post-dinner stupor. The image is a social commentary on the excesses of the time, with the figure's bloated physique and drunken slumber symbolizing the dangers of overeating. Lahde's use of caricature and humorous exaggeration creates a visually engaging and thought-provoking work, highlighting the relationship between satiric art and societal issues.