Schuldeisers aan een bureau 1846

"Schuldeisers aan een bureau" (1846) by Paul Gavarni depicts two men in a darkly humorous scene. The print showcases Gavarni's signature style of social satire, capturing the anxieties and complexities of 19th-century French society. The central figure, an elderly man hunched over a desk, appears overwhelmed and distressed. The contrast with the standing figure, who seems to be demanding something, heightens the tension of the scene. This lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Gavarni's masterful use of caricature to expose the struggles of everyday life.