Jonge vrouw vlijt zich tegen jongeman aan op de bank 1841

Paul Gavarni, a prominent French artist known for his social commentary through lithography, created "Jonge vrouw vlijt zich tegen jongeman aan op de bank" in 1841. The work depicts a young couple, the woman reclining on a sofa and the man slouched beside her, with the woman's hand raised towards the sky in a gesture of yearning. The lithograph's inscription, "Mon adore dis-moi ton petit nom" ("My love, tell me your name"), emphasizes the emotional tension and intrigue within the scene, highlighting the romantic themes characteristic of Gavarni's work. This piece, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Gavarni's talent in capturing everyday scenes of Parisian life and revealing the complexities of human relationships.