Madame is not in! Good Lord! ... do you have 100 sous? - Paul Gavarni
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A lithograph by Paul Gavarni, titled "Madame is not in! Good Lord!.. do you have 100 sous?", depicts a humorous exchange between two figures, reflecting the social dynamics of 19th-century Paris.
This lithograph by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866), a French artist known for his satirical and humorous depictions of Parisian life, captures a moment of social commentary. Gavarni, whose real name was Hippolyte Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier, began his career as a draughtsman before achieving fame for his illustrations in periodicals such as Le Charivari. His work often reflects the social dynamics and fashions of 19th-century France. The image shows a man in a top hat and patterned trousers, leaning on a cane and speaking to someone at a doorway. The text below the image reads, "M'ame y est pas! Cré nom!.. l'as pas cent sous?" which translates to "Madame is not in! Good Lord!.. don't you have a hundred sous?" This suggests a scene of attempted solicitation or perhaps a humorous exchange about financial matters. The lithographic technique allows for fine lines and detailed shading, which Gavarni uses to convey the textures of clothing and the expressions of the figures. The composition is simple, focusing attention on the interaction between the characters and the implied narrative.
Madame is not in! Good Lord! ... do you have 100 sous? - Paul Gavarni
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Paris's most stylish caricaturist, imprisoned for debt, then turning to the London poor after his marriage collapsed
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