Vrouw met een kruiwagen met wortels voor de etalage van boekhandelaar Robert Faulder te Londen 1796

This hand-colored etching by James Gillray depicts a woman with a wheelbarrow of carrots outside a London bookstore. Here, Gillray satirizes the societal and gender dynamics of late 18th-century London, using caricature to humorous, yet critical effect. The print subtly brings together class and gender. The woman, presumably working class, is shown pulling a heavy load. Her interaction with the man could suggest vulnerability. The bookseller's shop in the background subtly hints at the intellectual life from which the working class, especially women, were often excluded. Gillray’s image is both a commentary on the social landscape and a reflection of the individual experiences within it, offering us a glimpse into the complex interplay of labor, gender, and social class. This satire encourages us to reflect on the disparities that continue to shape our world.