Oude aristocraat bekijkt het schilderij van een kunstenaar 1840

"Oude aristocraat bekijkt het schilderij van een kunstenaar" is a lithograph by Nicolas Toussaint Charlet, a French artist known for his satirical and often humorous portrayal of military life and society. This particular artwork depicts a scene where an older, well-dressed man, likely an aristocrat, examines a painting held by a younger artist. The scene suggests a critique of art and its patrons, with the aristocrat seemingly unimpressed by the artwork. This print, dated 1840, is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and showcases Charlet's signature style of sharp observation and witty social commentary.