Les Mirlitons (Pour Madame Anna Judic) 1886

"Les Mirlitons (Pour Madame Anna Judic)" is a 1886 etching by Felicien Rops. The small print depicts a whimsical coat of arms. Two crossed pipes, a symbol of revelry, sit atop a musical score, accompanied by a crown of flowers. The arms are flanked by playful figures, perhaps representing a whimsical and light-hearted approach to life. This small work is an example of Rops' later works, which often incorporated satirical and playful elements while maintaining the strong lines and sense of detail characteristic of his earlier works.