"Mèderic, delighted in the seventh heaven, leans over to check his conquest..." from the Little Miseries of Human Life 1843

"Mèderic, delighted in the seventh heaven, leans over to check his conquest..." from the Little Miseries of Human Life is a lithograph by J. J. Grandville, a French artist known for his satirical cartoons and illustrations. This image depicts a man who appears to be admiring a woman in a crowd with an almost childlike fascination. Grandville's work is often characterized by its exaggerated figures and humorous depictions of social situations, and this print serves as a satirical commentary on the foibles of human nature. The lithograph is part of a series of prints depicting everyday societal struggles in the 19th century, making it a quintessential piece of social commentary and satire.