Dienstmeisje probeert liefdesbrief van haar meesteres te lezen 1839

Paul Gavarni’s “Dienstmeisje probeert liefdesbrief van haar meesteres te lezen” (1839) depicts a maid discreetly reading a love letter, likely from her mistress, while standing in the doorway of a room. This lithograph, characteristic of Gavarni’s social commentary style, captures a poignant moment of domestic intrigue, exploring themes of class, privacy, and the complexities of love. The maid's posture, the subtle details of the room, and the title itself suggest a clandestine act, adding to the allure of this captivating work.