"The head of the young fellow insolently mingled with the candlesticks of the chandelier." from the Little Miseries of Human Life 1843

This lithograph, “The head of the young fellow insolently mingled with the candlesticks of the chandelier,” is part of the series *Little Miseries of Human Life* by French artist J.J. Grandville. Created in 1843, this satirical print depicts a young man dancing in a ballroom, bumping his head on the chandelier. Grandville's work is characterized by its witty and exaggerated portrayals of everyday life, often using animals as allegorical figures. This piece captures the awkward moments and social blunders of the 19th century.