Martin wished to throw the Habitué through the windows c. 18th century

Curator: Philippe Trière, working in the late 18th and early 19th century, is credited with this piece entitled, "Martin wished to throw the Habitué through the windows". Editor: Oh, my! The narrative tension jumps right out. There's such dynamic energy in the poses of those two central figures, almost a ballet of violence. Curator: Indeed, Trière captures a moment of intense confrontation. Note the use of line and shadow to emphasize the struggle and the reactions of the bystanders. Editor: It's all about capturing that decisive moment, isn't it? You feel the anger, but also the absurdity of the situation—everyone's caught between drama and social constraint. Curator: Precisely! The etching almost becomes a social commentary, a miniature stage for human folly. Editor: A tiny morality play, rendered with such sharp, unforgiving lines. You almost hear the shouts. Curator: Well, perhaps we have both glimpsed, with a touch of imagination, the story within the story. Editor: Agreed! A fleeting tableau of passions frozen in time.