Veiling Possibly 1905

"Veiling" is a satirical cartoon by an anonymous artist, likely from 1905. It depicts a scene of social satire, with the text at the bottom reading "Oh! Pardon, monsieur! ... Je croyais que c'était un pickpocket!" which translates to "Oh! I beg your pardon, sir!... I thought it was a pickpocket!". The image is drawn in pencil, and shows a group of people, with a woman being "veiled" by a man in a large coat, possibly in a crowded market or public space. The work, though unsigned, showcases the style of caricature popular in the early 20th century.