Dear God! As I was born honest! Never a man who wouldn't suit me! ... who would be nothing to me!, p. 115 1853

Editor: This is Paul Gavarni's print, "Dear God! As I was born honest! Never a man who wouldn't suit me! ... who would be nothing to me!, p. 115". The women depicted seem caught in a moment of reflection, maybe disillusionment. What can we unpack here? Curator: Gavarni's work, particularly his depictions of women, often critiques the social constraints placed upon them in 19th-century Paris. Consider the title – is it a genuine lament or a sarcastic jab at societal expectations of women and honesty? Editor: So, it's not just about the image itself, but also about what Gavarni is trying to say about women's roles? Curator: Precisely. How does this image challenge or reinforce those roles? Think about the setting, their clothing, and their interactions. Editor: I never thought about it that way before. Now I see the print as a commentary on the limited options available to women at the time.