Berthold Woltze’s The Irritating Gentleman is basically every awkward train ride, captured on canvas. A young woman sits in a compartment, her face practically screaming ‘leave me alone,’ while an older man leans in with that smug, overconfident smirk we all recognize. The way her annoyance contrasts with his obliviousness makes this painting both painfully relatable and timeless. Woltze nails every detail, turning a simple moment into a sharp commentary on social dynamics—and an uncomfortable reminder that some things never change.