{"product_id":"le-pere-riboule-denis-auguste-marie-raffet","title":"Le Père Riboule - Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nineteenth-century French lithograph by Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet, depicting a character from Parisian street life with satirical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenis-Auguste-Marie Raffet was a draughtsman and lithographer known for his military subjects and social observations during the July Monarchy in France. This lithograph, titled Le Père Riboule, captures a specific character type common in the street life of nineteenth-century Paris. The central figure, a stout man with a rugged appearance, holds a small pitcher, suggesting a moment of respite or a habitual visit to a local tavern. His attire, including a heavy jacket and a flat cap, reflects the working-class fashion of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaffet employs a precise lithographic technique to render the textures of the man's clothing and the surrounding environment. The background features secondary figures in top hats, providing a contrast between the central character and the bourgeois observers. The composition is structured to focus on the individual, using the surrounding figures to establish a sense of place and social context. The text below the image adds a layer of narrative, referencing Prince Eugène, which was a common trope in Raffet's work to link contemporary figures to the Napoleonic era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the artist's ability to combine observational detail with a satirical edge. Raffet was a student of Nicolas-Toussaint Charlet and shared his mentor's interest in the lives of ordinary soldiers and civilians. His work often serves as a visual record of the social strata in Paris, documenting the appearance and mannerisms of the populace. The print is characterised by its clear line work and balanced tonal range, typical of the high-quality lithographic production found in French print shops of the period. It offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the time, where such prints were widely circulated and appreciated for their wit and technical execution.\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\/landscape-number-13-alexandre-calame\" 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;\"\u003eLandscape Number 13 - Alexandre Calame — Alexandre Calame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naar-aanleiding-van-de-dood-van-jacob-maris-marius-bauer\" 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;\"\u003eNaar aanleiding van de dood van Jacob Maris - Marius Bauer — Marius Bauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502052315471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502063063375,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502063096143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502063128911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502063161679,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502063194447,"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":58502063227215,"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":58502063259983,"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":58502063292751,"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":58502063325519,"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":58502063358287,"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":58502063391055,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Le-P-re-Riboule_Poster_CompositorV1_1786419294990.jpg?v=1787011535","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/le-pere-riboule-denis-auguste-marie-raffet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}