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Middle Class Boarding House, caricature, 1881 (colour engraving)
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Middle Class Boarding House, caricature, 1881 (colour engraving)
CHT199734 Middle Class Boarding House, caricature, 1881 (colour engraving) by Lavrate, Edmond (1829-1888); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23223386
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Coarse Dinner Owner Resident Residents Sauce Sauceboat Social Satire Spilling Uncouth Upsetting Vulgar
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This vibrant and humorous 1881 caricature print titled "Middle Class Boarding House" by Edmond Lavrate captures the chaotic scene of a dinner at a typical middle-class boarding house. The colourful engraving, now housed in the Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France, offers a satirical commentary on the uncouth behavior and coarse manners of its residents. In this lively depiction, we see female residents spilling sauce from an upsetting sauceboat while engaging in animated conversations around the table. The male servant rushes to clean up the mess as the owner of the establishment looks on with exasperation. The exaggerated facial expressions and comical gestures add to the overall sense of chaos and vulgarity. Lavrate's social satire cleverly exposes some of society's flaws during that era through this mealtime scene. It highlights how even within supposedly refined establishments like boarding houses, there could be a lack of decorum and refinement among their clientele. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of his engraving technique, capturing both the physical surroundings and emotional atmosphere within this bustling dining room. This print serves as a reminder that humor can often shed light on societal issues while providing entertainment for viewers. Overall, "Middle Class Boarding House" is not only an amusing cartoon but also an insightful reflection on class dynamics and social norms during 19th-century France.
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