All the same, I think the baby's godfather comes to our house too often. . . c. 19th century

Editor: This is a print by Paul Gavarni titled "All the same, I think the baby's godfather comes to our house too often..." It depicts a seated couple, and I'm struck by the clear economic tension between them. What can you tell me about it? Curator: Gavarni's lithographs were mass-produced, reaching a wide audience. Look at the details of their clothing, indicating a certain social standing, yet strained. This image speaks to the economic realities and gendered expectations of 19th-century Parisian society, doesn’t it? Editor: I see that now, the material constraints reflected in their posture and expressions. I hadn't considered the distribution of prints and the social commentary they offered. Curator: It really shifts the focus, away from aesthetic appreciation, towards the means of production and its impact. Editor: Exactly. Thanks, it really makes me think differently about how art reflects societal structures.