Plate from l'Assommoir (women ironing, man seated before a woodstove) 1879

This etching, "Plate from l'Assommoir (women ironing, man seated before a woodstove)," created by Gaston La Touche in 1879, depicts a scene of everyday life in a working-class Parisian home. La Touche's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of intimacy and realism, capturing the details of the room and its inhabitants. The scene is likely inspired by Émile Zola's 1877 novel, "L'Assommoir," which explored the harsh realities of poverty and working-class life in 19th-century Paris. The etching is a powerful reminder of the social conditions of the time and the beauty that can be found in the everyday.