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She wears an exoticised costume, complete with a headpiece and a dagger held firmly in her hand, reflecting the nineteenth-century fascination with Orientalism and the dramatic narratives of Romantic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technical execution demonstrates the precision of the lithographic process. Gavarni employs varied hatching to define the texture of the fabric and the soft shadows surrounding the figure. The background remains largely atmospheric, allowing the subject to occupy the visual centre of the print. The inclusion of the dagger adds a layer of narrative tension, consistent with the character of Gulnare, who is known for her strength and agency within the source material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print was produced by the workshop of Victor Jacques Bertauts, a printer known for his collaborations with prominent artists of the period. The work provides insight into the intersection of literature, theatre, and visual art in mid-nineteenth-century France. It documents the cultural practice of portraying literary figures through contemporary fashion and stage costume. The print remains a record of both the artistic output of Gavarni and the public persona of Mélanie Waldor during her time in Parisian literary circles.\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\/chateau-vilain-sur-la-riviere-dain-james-duffield-harding\" 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;\"\u003eChâteau Vilain sur la rivière Dain - James Duffield Harding — James Duffield Harding\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lion-devouring-an-arab-horse-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;\"\u003eLion devouring an Arab horse - Eugène Delacroix — Eugène Delacroix\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":58755457614159,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58755474948431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58755474981199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58755475013967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58755475046735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58755475079503,"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":58755475112271,"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":58755475145039,"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":58755475177807,"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":58755475210575,"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":58755475243343,"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":58755475276111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-M-lanie-Waldor-as-Gulnare_Poster_CompositorV1_1789188122552.jpg?v=1789198953","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-melanie-waldor-as-gulnare-paul-gavarni","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}