Ochtend na carnaval 1843

"Ochtend na carnaval" (Morning After Carnival) is a lithograph created in 1843 by the renowned French artist Paul Gavarni. The print depicts a scene of post-carnival revelry, where a group of individuals, exhausted and disheveled, rest amidst a chaotic mess of overturned furniture and scattered food and drink. Gavarni's work, known for its social commentary and depictions of Parisian life, captures the humorous and sometimes poignant aftermath of celebration. This particular artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the social customs and cultural practices of 19th-century France, highlighting the contrast between the joyous abandon of carnival and the sober reality of the morning after.