Mon dragon ne veut pas
1829
Edmé Jean Pigal captures a hilarious moment of domestic rebellion in this 1829 print, reflecting the Realism movement's interest in everyday life. The title 'My dragon doesn't want to' uses French slang for a fierce, strict wife, who stands sternly in the doorway watching her husband. The man in the blue jacket looks terrified as his top-hatted companion drags him away, likely towards the wine bottles waiting on the sideboard. It’s a witty commentary on the 'battle of the sexes' and the struggle between domestic duty and nightlife in Restoration France.
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