"It is good that he caoxes and flatters her in front of her husband." from the Little Miseries of Human Life 1843

This print, "It is good that he caoxes and flatters her in front of her husband," was made by J. J. Grandville in the 19th century, using lithography. Lithography, a printmaking technique using a flat stone or metal plate, allowed for the mass production of images. The quality of the drawn line is critical. Here, the sharp contrasts and fine detail in the image come from the drawing and its faithful reproduction. The medium itself is a product of the Industrial Revolution, perfectly suited to social satire, which often addressed the changing roles of men and women in society. The amount of work involved in the production process reflects the changing social dynamics of the time. By considering the material and the method, we can understand that this print is more than just a picture, it is also a reflection on labor, politics, and consumption in 19th-century society.