Abstract:
A woman descending a staircase with her dog is surprised when the concierge grabs her dog and tells her that the dog can't use the stairs, and will have to get fresh air through the windows instead of going outside.
LES PORTIERS DE PARIS (The Parisian doormen) is a series of 5 lithographs, which appeared in the Charivari in July 1856 (1 print) and between November and December 1858 (4 prints).
CONCIERGE. The "concierge" (caretaker/doorman) of the house held a very special, powerful position in 19th century Paris. He distributed the mail, cashed in the rent and forwarded messages He was the mediator between landlord and tenant.
