Come, come! Théodore! Are we no longer our little mama's pet? c. 19th century

Editor: This is Paul Gavarni's lithograph, "Come, come! Théodore! Are we no longer our little mama's pet?" The scene has a melancholic feel. What's your take? Curator: It’s interesting to view this through a lens of gendered power dynamics. What does it mean for a woman to infantilize a man in this era? Is it subversion, or does it reinforce societal expectations of male protectiveness and female dependency? Editor: That's a great point. I hadn't considered the complexity of the woman's role. Curator: Exactly! Gavarni’s work invites us to unpack those layered narratives, highlighting the ongoing negotiation of identity within rigid social structures. What do you make of the title, given this context? Editor: It sounds sarcastic, suggesting a power play. Thanks, I see it differently now!