{"title":"Paul Gavarni","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"woman-seated-seen-from-back-nude-study-paul-gavarni","title":"Woman Seated, Seen from Back (Nude Study) - Paul Gavarni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate charcoal drawing by Paul Gavarni depicting a seated woman from behind. This nude study showcases the artist's skill in capturing the human form with subtle shading and evocative lines, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis evocative charcoal drawing by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866) captures a seated woman from behind, her form rendered with delicate lines and subtle shading. Gavarni, a celebrated French artist known for his satirical lithographs and insightful observations of Parisian life, demonstrates his mastery of the human form in this intimate study. The woman's posture, with her head turned slightly away, creates a sense of introspection and quiet contemplation. The artist's skillful use of charcoal brings depth and texture to the composition, highlighting the play of light and shadow on the figure. \n\nGavarni's work often explored the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of social interactions. This nude study, while seemingly simple, reveals the artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to convey emotion through subtle gestures and expressions. As a fine art print, this drawing adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Its timeless quality and understated beauty make it a versatile piece that complements a variety of interior styles. Whether displayed in a living room, bedroom, or study, this print invites viewers to pause and appreciate the artistry and sensitivity of Paul Gavarni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-woman-in-the-waves-gustave-courbet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Woman in the Waves - Gustave Courbet — Gustave Courbet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-spanish-singer-edouard-manet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Spanish Singer - Édouard Manet — Édouard Manet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/paul-gavarni\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePaul Gavarni prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Gavarni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57007695036751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57007695102287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":57007695135055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57007695233359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":57007695266127,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57007695298895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57007695364431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":57007695397199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57007695429967,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57007695462735,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":57007695528271,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57007695561039,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57007695626575,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":57007695659343,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":57007695692111,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":57007695724879,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57007695790415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_2987ab8e-0f26-4165-9c5c-9283782928a0.jpg?v=1770771577"},{"product_id":"who-is-more-pitiable-in-the-world-than-a-man-united-with-a-dockman-its-a-woman-at-the-mercy-of-pierrot-paul-gavarni","title":"Who is more pitiable in the world than a man united with ... a dockman? It's a woman at the mercy of Pierrot - Paul Gavarni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lithograph by Paul Gavarni depicting a dejected man and a Pierrot figure, commenting on social dynamics and human relationships with fine lines and subtle shading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866), a French artist known for his satirical and humorous depictions of Parisian life, presents a scene with two figures. The print, likely extracted from a larger publication, features a seated, dishevelled man and a standing figure dressed as Pierrot, a stock character from French pantomime. The man appears dejected, while Pierrot stands with a somewhat detached air. The composition is simple, with minimal background details, focusing attention on the interaction between the two figures. The lithographic technique allows for fine lines and subtle shading, enhancing the expressive qualities of the characters' faces and costumes. Gavarni's work often commented on social issues and human foibles, and this print is no exception. The title, inscribed beneath the image in French, adds another layer of meaning, suggesting themes of pity, relationships, and power dynamics. The print is a fine example of Gavarni's ability to capture the nuances of human emotion and social commentary through his art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Gavarni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57593966494031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57593966559567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57593966657871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57593966690639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57593966756175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57593966788943,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57593966821711,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57593966887247,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57593966952783,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_39ef475a-cdbe-4ca1-b394-e91c1ec7a37e.jpg?v=1777449971"},{"product_id":"man-in-a-dressing-gown-reading-the-newspaper-paul-gavarni","title":"Man in a Dressing Gown, Reading the Newspaper - Paul Gavarni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed lithograph by Paul Gavarni depicting a man in a dressing gown focused on his newspaper, capturing a quiet moment of domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePaul Gavarni, born Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier, was a prolific French caricaturist and illustrator. His work captured the social nuances of nineteenth-century Parisian life with precision and wit. This lithograph depicts a man seated in a relaxed posture, absorbed in his newspaper. He wears a dressing gown, a garment that suggests a domestic setting and a moment of private leisure.\n\nGavarni utilised the lithographic medium to achieve a soft, tonal quality that mimics the appearance of charcoal or pencil sketches. The artist focused on the subject's posture and the folds of his clothing, creating a sense of volume through subtle shading. The man's expression is one of concentration, his gaze fixed upon the text. The background remains minimal, ensuring the viewer's attention stays on the figure and his quiet activity.\n\nDuring this period, lithography allowed artists to produce prints that retained the spontaneity of their original drawings. Gavarni was particularly skilled at observing the everyday habits of the bourgeoisie. This print reflects his interest in the mundane routines of his contemporaries. The composition is balanced, with the figure positioned centrally against a plain backdrop. The lines are fluid, demonstrating the artist's technical command over the lithographic stone. This work provides a glimpse into the domestic habits of the era, capturing a fleeting moment of stillness in a rapidly changing society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/christian-and-mahomedan-chapels-on-the-summit-of-sinai-david-roberts\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChristian and Mahomedan Chapels on the Summit of Sinai - David Roberts — David Roberts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/general-view-of-the-church-of-saint-gervais-and-saint-protais-at-gisors-richard-parkes-bonington\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGeneral View of the Church of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais at Gisors - Richard Parkes Bonington — Richard Parkes Bonington\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Gavarni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233587171663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233587237199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233587269967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233587368271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233587401039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233587433807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233587499343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233587532111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233587564879,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58233587597647,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233587663183,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58233587695951,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58233587761487,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58233587794255,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58233588318543,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58233588351311,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58233588416847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Man-in-a-Dressing-Gown-Reading-the-Newspaper_Poster_CompositorV1_1782778567991.jpg?v=1782778707"},{"product_id":"le-role-paul-gavarni","title":"Le Rôle - Paul Gavarni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph from the Les Actrices series by Paul Gavarni, capturing a weary actress rehearsing her lines while being served coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Paul Gavarni, titled Le Rôle, originates from his series Les Actrices. Gavarni was a prolific French caricaturist and illustrator, known for his keen observation of Parisian life during the July Monarchy. His work often focused on the social dynamics of the theatre, the demi-monde, and the everyday struggles of the working class.\n\nThe composition depicts a young actress seated in a chair, appearing weary and lost in thought as she studies a script. Her posture is slumped, suggesting the exhaustion of her profession. Beside her, an older woman stands in the shadows, holding a cup of coffee. The contrast between the two figures is sharp: the actress represents the performative, often precarious nature of her career, while the older woman acts as a grounded, perhaps cynical, observer of the scene. The caption below the image provides a humorous juxtaposition, as the dramatic, poetic lines spoken by the actress are interrupted by the mundane reality of her companion offering her a cup of coffee.\n\nGavarni uses fluid, expressive lines to capture the textures of the clothing and the soft, dim lighting of the interior. The lithographic process allows for a range of tonal values, from the deep blacks of the curtain and the older woman's garments to the lighter, more delicate shading on the actress's dress. This print offers a glimpse into the satirical eye of a nineteenth-century artist who documented the social hierarchies and personal ironies of his time. It is a piece that balances theatrical artifice with the domestic realities of the period, presented with the technical precision characteristic of Gavarni's output for the Parisian press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/brother-martin-fitting-gotz-with-his-iron-hand-eugene-delacroix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBrother Martin Fitting Götz with his Iron Hand - Eugène Delacroix — Eugène Delacroix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/ancient-gate-of-alatri-edward-lear\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAncient Gate of Alatri - Edward Lear — Edward Lear\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Gavarni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58177348632911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58177348698447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58177348796751,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58177348829519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58177348895055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231839359311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231839392079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231839424847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231839457615,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231839490383,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231839555919,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231839588687,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231839654223,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231839686991,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231840211279,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231840244047,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231840309583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-R-le_Poster_CompositorV1_1783382766301.jpg?v=1783604761"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/paul-gavarni.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}