Der Kaufmann
Ferdinand Freiherr von Reznicek
1908
In this charming 1908 illustration by Ferdinand von Reznicek, a newlywed couple huddles intimately in a cramped train compartment, surrounded by bunk beds and luggage. While the scene looks romantic, the German caption reveals a hilarious twist: the husband explains they delayed their honeymoon until winter because that's when his customers are actually home! It's a witty satire of the pragmatic businessman who puts sales calls ahead of spring romance, typical of Reznicek's sharp humor in publications like the famous magazine Simplicissimus.
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