Matrimonial Harmonics (Recto) c. 1805

This satirical hand-colored etching by James Gillray, "Matrimonial Harmonies," is a humorous portrayal of marital discord. The print depicts a domestic scene where a woman plays a harpsichord while a man sits in an armchair, seemingly oblivious to the chaos around him. This work is typical of Gillray's social commentary, capturing the anxieties of the time and poking fun at societal norms with exaggerated characters and witty details. The work is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.