La soupe
1852
Meet the young protagonist of Edmé Jean Pigal's 1852 lithograph, a boy completely engrossed in his bowl of soup. Dressed in a smart blue jacket and red cravat, he sits perched on a simple wooden chair, spoon in mouth, looking like he's just been caught mid-bite. The scene is delightfully ordinary—shoes kicked off on the hexagonal tiled floor, a rustic table nearby holding a bottle and scroll—capturing a quiet, everyday moment. Titled 'La Soupe' (The Soup), this piece is part of the 'Loisirs Pigal' series, celebrating the simple, realistic routines of 19th-century French childhood.
- Technique
- colored lithograph
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