{"product_id":"le-carnaval-a-paris-paul-gavarni","title":"Le Carnaval à Paris - Paul Gavarni","description":"\u003cp\u003eA satirical lithograph by Paul Gavarni depicting the aftermath of a Parisian carnival, capturing the exhaustion and disarray of the revelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph belongs to the series Le Carnaval à Paris, a collection of satirical prints by the French artist Paul Gavarni. Known for his keen observation of Parisian life, Gavarni documented the social habits, fashions, and eccentricities of the mid-nineteenth century. This specific plate captures the aftermath of a carnival celebration, depicting figures in a state of exhaustion or post-revelry stupor. The composition focuses on a group of individuals slumped over a table, surrounded by the remnants of a meal, including discarded plates and bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGavarni employs a fluid, expressive line quality characteristic of his lithographic work. His ability to convey texture and mood through varied shading and cross-hatching provides a sense of atmosphere to the scene. The inclusion of dialogue at the bottom of the print adds a narrative layer, typical of the popular press illustrations of the era. These captions often provided biting commentary on the behaviour of the Parisian bourgeoisie and the working classes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a social commentator, Gavarni avoided moralising, preferring instead to present the scene with a degree of detached irony. The work offers a glimpse into the transient nature of urban festivities and the physical toll of such social engagements. The print reflects the artist's mastery of the lithographic medium, which allowed for a rapid, sketch-like quality that captured the spontaneity of the moment. This piece is a representative example of the graphic arts produced for the French periodical market during the 1840s, providing a visual record of the period's social dynamics.\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=\"\/products\/chouettes-owls-gustave-dore\" 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;\"\u003eChouettes (Owls) by Gustave Doré\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/world-in-miniature-plate-20-thomas-rowlandson\" 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;\"\u003eWorld in Miniature (Plate 20) by Thomas Rowlandson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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 artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Gavarni","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503109439823,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503109603663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59503109636431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59503109669199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59503109701967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59503109734735,"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":59503109767503,"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":59503109800271,"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":59503109833039,"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":59503109865807,"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":59503109898575,"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":59503109931343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-Carnaval-Paris_Poster_CompositorV1_1794622667668.jpg?v=1794622700","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/le-carnaval-a-paris-paul-gavarni","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}