Excusez du peu
1852
Step into a dimly lit 1852 wine cellar where a man is busy pouring liquid from a small keg through a funnel into a massive barrel, while a woman stands by with a bucket, looking up as if interrupted. The title, 'Excusez du peu' (roughly translating to 'Excuse the small amount'), is a classic bit of French irony—implying that what looks like a modest pour is actually part of a very large operation. Edmé Jean Pigal was known for capturing everyday Parisian life with a touch of humor, and this hand-colored lithograph perfectly captures the bustling atmosphere of 19th-century wine culture.
- Technique
- hand-colored lithograph
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