{"title":"Charles Vernier","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"les-francais-croques-par-eux-memes-vicomte-vous-etes-bien-laid-comme-ca-charles-vernier","title":"Les Français croqués par eux-mêmes: Vicomte, vous êtes bien laid comme ça! - Charles Vernier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1840 lithograph by Charles Vernier depicting a social encounter between two aristocratic women and a soldier in mid-nineteenth-century France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph is part of the series Les Français croqués par eux-mêmes, a satirical publication that documented the social tensions and shifting class identities in mid-nineteenth-century France. Charles Vernier, a prolific illustrator for the Parisian press, captures a brief, biting exchange between two women of the aristocracy and a soldier standing guard. The dialogue, printed below the image, highlights the friction between the old nobility and the new order of the citizen-soldier. The women mock the soldier's appearance, calling him ugly, while he attempts to maintain a formal, respectful posture. The retort from the women suggests that neither the title of citizen nor soldier suits him, reflecting the disdain held by the upper classes toward the changing social hierarchy of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVernier employs a clean, precise line quality characteristic of the lithographic medium popularised in the 1840s. The composition is structured to focus on the interaction, with the two women positioned on the left and the soldier on the right, creating a clear visual divide that mirrors their social separation. The background is minimal, allowing the viewer to focus on the costumes and the expressions of the figures. The women are depicted in the elaborate fashion of the period, with heavy cloaks and bonnets, while the soldier wears a standard-issue uniform. This work serves as a record of the visual culture and political climate of the July Monarchy. It demonstrates how caricature functioned as a tool for social commentary, using humour to address the anxieties surrounding the democratisation of French society. The print is a fine example of the satirical graphic arts that flourished in Paris during this period, providing a window into the daily life and social attitudes of the time.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-robert-aitken-second-stone-george-bellows\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Robert Aitken, Second Stone - George Bellows — George Bellows\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/le-cauchemar-honore-daumier\" 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;\"\u003eLe Cauchemar - Honoré Daumier — Honoré Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Vernier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794076373327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794093052239,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58794093085007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794093117775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794093150543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794093183311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58794093216079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794093248847,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58794093281615,"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":58794093314383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58794093347151,"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":58794093379919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Les-Fran-ais-croqu-s-par-eux-m-mes_-Vicomte-vous-tes-bien-laid-comme-a-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789528616610.jpg?v=1789529708"},{"product_id":"les-francais-croques-par-eux-memes-charles-vernier","title":"Les Français croqués par eux-mêmes - Charles Vernier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1840 lithograph by Charles Vernier depicting a chaotic dining scene that mocks the culinary and fashion trends of the French bourgeoisie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Charles Vernier, published in 1840, belongs to the satirical series Les Français croqués par eux-mêmes. The work captures a chaotic scene within a Parisian dining establishment, where the boundaries between fashion and food are comically blurred. A waiter is depicted in the act of serving, yet his movements are clumsy, resulting in a spill that drenches the patrons. The title itself, which translates to 'Wigs à la Julienne, Satin Hats with Anchovy Butter, Dress in Gravy', mocks the absurdity of contemporary culinary trends and the pretension of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVernier employs a sharp, observational style typical of mid-nineteenth-century French social satire. The figures are rendered with expressive, exaggerated features that convey their shock and dismay at the culinary mishap. The composition is busy, reflecting the crowded nature of urban social spaces. The background details, such as the hats hanging from the wall and the dog scavenging beneath the table, add layers of narrative humour to the scene. The lithographic technique allows for a range of tonal values, from the crisp lines of the figures to the softer shading of the interior environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a social commentator, Vernier used his art to critique the habits and affectations of the French bourgeoisie. This print provides a window into the cultural anxieties of the 1840s, where the rapid pace of urban life and the influence of fashion often led to ridiculous situations. The decorative border, featuring delicate floral motifs, contrasts with the slapstick nature of the central image, creating a visual tension that was common in period periodicals. This piece remains a fine example of the lithographic craft used for mass-market social critique in nineteenth-century France.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/monsieur-le-baron-apres-souper-cham\" 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;\"\u003eMonsieur le Baron après souper - Cham — Cham (Amédée de Noé)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/masques-de-1831-honore-victorin-daumier\" 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;\"\u003eMasques de 1831 - Honoré-Victorin Daumier — Honoré-Victorin Daumier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Vernier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808146002255,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808162222415,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808162255183,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808162287951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808162320719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808162353487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808162386255,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808162419023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808162451791,"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":58808162484559,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808162517327,"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":58808162550095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Les-Fran-ais-croqu-s-par-eux-m-mes_Poster_CompositorV1_1789669486453.jpg?v=1789669865"},{"product_id":"les-peintres-francais-se-font-remarquer-cette-annee-par-loriginalite-de-leur-toilette-charles-vernier","title":"Les Peintres français se font remarquer cette année par l'originalité de leur toilette - Charles Vernier","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical 1840 lithograph by Charles Vernier depicting the eccentric fashions of French artists at the Salon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Charles Vernier, published in the periodical La Mode on 2 May 1840, offers a satirical glimpse into the Parisian art world during the mid-nineteenth century. The scene depicts a group of artists at the Salon, the official exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts. Vernier focuses his wit on the eccentric appearances of the painters themselves, rather than the artworks on display. The central figure, dressed in a flamboyant, quasi-military jacket and wide-brimmed hat, gestures towards a painting with an air of performative confidence. His companions, equally adorned in exaggerated period attire, embody the bohemian persona that became associated with the artistic class of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVernier was a prolific contributor to French satirical journals, most notably Le Charivari. His work often targeted the social habits and fashions of the bourgeoisie and the artistic elite. In this print, the humour lies in the contrast between the serious, often sombre nature of the paintings hanging on the gallery walls and the absurd, attention-seeking costumes of the artists. The lithographic technique allows for expressive, fluid lines that capture the textures of the men's coats, hats, and trousers with precision. The composition is balanced, drawing the eye to the central figure while providing enough detail in the background to establish the setting of a formal exhibition space. By documenting the intersection of fashion and artistic identity, Vernier provides a record of how the public perceived the creative class in 1840s France. This print serves as a document of social history, capturing the performative nature of the artist's public persona during a period of rapid cultural change in Paris.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/koning-willem-i-spreekt-met-een-boerin-jean-baptiste-ambroise-marcellin-jobard\" 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;\"\u003eKoning Willem I spreekt met een boerin - Jean Baptiste Ambroise Marcellin Jobard — Marcellin Jobard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/lelephant-de-la-bastille-frederic-bouchot\" 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;\"\u003eL'Éléphant de la Bastille - Frédéric Bouchot — Frédéric Bouchot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Vernier","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808249385295,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808278057295,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58808278090063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808278122831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808278155599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808278188367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58808278221135,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808278253903,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58808278286671,"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":58808278319439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58808278352207,"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":58808278384975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Les-Peintres-fran-ais-se-font-remarquer-cette-ann-e-par-l-originalit-de-leur-toilette_Poster_CompositorV1_1789670754628.jpg?v=1789671420"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/charles-vernier.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}