Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: Matthew has only this in his favor 1853

"Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: Matthew has only this in his favor," created in 1853 by Paul Gavarni, is a lithograph depicting a scene of two men, one in ragged clothes and the other dressed in a more formal manner. The work is characteristic of Gavarni's social commentary on the lives of the working class in 19th-century Paris. Through a combination of realism and caricature, Gavarni highlights the disparities in social class and the hardships faced by the poor. The lithograph is a testament to Gavarni's keen observation of human behavior and his ability to capture the nuances of social interaction. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this piece.