Was the show good? And did Lolo behave? c. 19th century

Editor: This piece by Paul Gavarni is titled "Was the show good? And did Lolo behave?" It depicts a domestic scene with a child, an adult, and someone who seems to be in trouble. I find the composition a bit unsettling. What do you see in this piece? Curator: This print likely reflects the social anxieties around childhood and public behavior in 19th-century France. Gavarni was known for social commentary. The text underneath highlights anxieties around class, access to entertainment and the representation of childhood in public spaces. Editor: So it's about more than just a mischievous child? Curator: Exactly. It touches on who is allowed to occupy public spaces and how they should behave. The image plays into anxieties about social order and the rising middle class. It encourages us to consider who art is for, and who it excludes. Editor: That's a different lens than I was expecting. Thanks for the insight! Curator: My pleasure. It is always rewarding to see old works with new eyes.