Yes, my dear, my husband had the infamy to send for this creature c. 19th century

Editor: This is a print by Paul Gavarni, titled "Yes, my dear, my husband had the infamy to send for this creature." It depicts two women in what appears to be a tense conversation. What strikes me is the power dynamic implied in their body language. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a pointed commentary on the social constraints placed on women during Gavarni's time. The print's title, with its accusation of "infamy," suggests a challenge to the patriarchal norms that dictated women's roles and relationships. This could be read as a critique of how women were positioned within marriage and society, wouldn't you agree? Editor: Yes, I see that. The woman seated seems almost vulnerable, while the other is upright, imposing. Curator: Exactly! And the composition—the way one figure dominates the space while the other is confined—visually reinforces these power imbalances and prompts us to consider the societal structures that enabled such dynamics. Editor: It's amazing how much social commentary can be packed into a single image. Curator: Indeed. Art serves as a potent tool to unpack the historical narrative of gender and class.