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This is a vintage illustration depicting a scene in an upscale dining establishment. The image features four characters: two men, one woman, and a waiter in the background. The foreground shows an older man with pronounced facial features wearing a fez hat, who appears to be scrutinizing something on the table with a magnifying glass. Next to him sits a younger couple; the man has slicked-back hair and wears formal attire while the woman dons an elegant flapper-style dress and headband indicative of 1920s fashion. The table is set for fine dining, complete with champagne in an ice bucket, wine glasses, and what seems to be either shrimp or lobster tails arranged on a platter as their meal. The atmosphere suggests that this could be taking place during the Roaring Twenties era given their attire and style. At the bottom of the image are French words "ON A SOUVENT BESOIN D'UN PLUS PETIT QUE SOI, " which translates to "One often needs someone smaller than oneself. " This phrase may imply some underlying message or moral related to the scene depicted above it—perhaps commenting on social dynamics or power structures within relationships. The artist's signature "FACLIA" can be seen at the lower left corner along with another word that might indicate where this piece was published or exhibited ("L'Assiette au Beurre"). Overall, this artwork captures both humor through exaggerated expressions and caricatures as well as elements of sophistication from its time period.
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