Drie verklede mannen rusten uit tijdens carnaval 1842

"Drie verklede mannen rusten uit tijdens carnaval," (1842) by Paul Gavarni depicts the exhaustion of three men after a day of revelry. The lithograph, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the stark reality of carnival festivities through its detailed portrayal of fatigued figures in elaborate costumes. Gavarni, known for his social commentary, utilizes the scene to critique the excesses of revelry, juxtaposing the boisterous backdrop with the weariness of the central figures. The scene is reminiscent of the satirical work of his contemporary, Honoré Daumier, who also documented the social underbelly of 19th-century Paris.