A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel

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A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel

FLO4691465 A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, What we say and what we think, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829.; (add.info.: A line of people bringing boxes and crates to a porter. He says, Of course, with pleasure. He thinks, These animals take me for a conveyor belt! Handcoloured lithograph by the Gihaut brothers after an illustration by Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer from Petites Scenes du Monde, What we say and what we think, Gihaut Freres, Paris, 1829.); © Florilegius

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In this whimsical 19th-century handcoloured lithograph, we see a line of people eagerly bringing boxes and crates to a weary porter. The porter, with a forced smile on his face, politely responds, "Of course, with pleasure." However, his inner thoughts reveal his true feelings as he muses, "These animals take me for a conveyor belt!" The scene captures the humorous contrast between what we say and what we truly think in our daily interactions. The Gihaut brothers' illustration after Swiss artist Jean Gabriel Scheffer perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of human behavior and social dynamics. As the porter is overwhelmed by the constant stream of demands from the bustling crowd, he can't help but feel like he's being treated as nothing more than a servant or machine. His exasperation is palpable even in this light-hearted depiction. This artwork from Petites Scenes du Monde offers a satirical commentary on societal norms and expectations. It serves as a reminder to consider the perspective of those around us and not take their assistance for granted. Overall, this charming print invites viewers to reflect on their own interactions with others and consider how they may unknowingly treat individuals as mere tools rather than fellow human beings.

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