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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Chemin de Toulon - Paul Gavarni
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A satirical lithograph from the 'Chemin de Toulon' series by French artist Paul Gavarni, capturing a moment of social commentary with fluid, expressive lines.
This lithograph is part of the series 'Oeuvres Nouvelles de Gavarni', specifically plate number seven from the 'Chemin de Toulon' collection. Paul Gavarni, a prolific French caricaturist and illustrator, produced this work during the mid-nineteenth century, a period when lithography allowed for the rapid dissemination of social commentary through the press. The image depicts two figures in a clandestine or precarious situation, perched upon a wall. The composition relies on the contrast between the dark, textured clothing of the figures and the lighter, sketch-like rendering of the background foliage and architectural elements.
Gavarni was known for his keen observation of Parisian life, moving away from the purely grotesque caricatures of his contemporaries toward a more nuanced, psychological study of his subjects. The caption, 'Comment qu'un jury saurait le mal qu'on a dans nos états?', adds a layer of cynical humour, typical of the period's interest in the legal system and the social underbelly of France. The artist employs a fluid, calligraphic line quality, which captures the tension in the figures' postures and the weariness in their expressions. The print reflects the technical mastery of the Aubert & Cie printing house, which was instrumental in the production of satirical journals such as 'Le Charivari'.
As a fine art print, this piece offers a window into the visual culture of the July Monarchy and the Second Republic. It demonstrates Gavarni's ability to balance narrative wit with technical precision. The work is presented here as a high-quality reproduction, preserving the original lithographic texture and the subtle tonal variations achieved through the artist's use of crayon and wash techniques on the stone. It is a representative example of nineteenth-century French graphic art, capturing the intersection of social critique and artistic observation.
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Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Chemin de Toulon - Paul Gavarni
Ordinarie pris
Från £28.00 GBP
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Från £28.00 GBP
Ordinarie pris
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Paul Gavarni
Gavarni was imprisoned for debt in 1835 after his magazine, the Journal of High Society, failed after eighteen issues. He served nearly a year. The experience did not prevent him from becoming the most stylish caricaturist in Paris, but it may explain the darkness that crept into his later work.
His real name was Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier. He adopted "Gavarni" from the town of Gavarnie in the Pyrenees after a journey there. He was born in Paris in 1804, worked as a machinist in a factory, and taught himself to draw in evening classes. By the 1830s he was the leading illustrator of Parisian social life: fashionable women, carnival scenes, lorettes and debardeurs, all rendered with a wit and polish that Balzac praised publicly and that helped establish Gavarni's reputation.
After the deaths of his mother and the collapse of his marriage around 1845, his style shifted. He spent time in London documenting the lives of the poor, producing work that was bleaker and more compassionate than his Paris satire. His catalogue raisonne lists approximately eight thousand works. He is often compared with his contemporary Daumier, though Gavarni's satire was more polished and less political. He died in Paris in 1866.
His real name was Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier. He adopted "Gavarni" from the town of Gavarnie in the Pyrenees after a journey there. He was born in Paris in 1804, worked as a machinist in a factory, and taught himself to draw in evening classes. By the 1830s he was the leading illustrator of Parisian social life: fashionable women, carnival scenes, lorettes and debardeurs, all rendered with a wit and polish that Balzac praised publicly and that helped establish Gavarni's reputation.
After the deaths of his mother and the collapse of his marriage around 1845, his style shifted. He spent time in London documenting the lives of the poor, producing work that was bleaker and more compassionate than his Paris satire. His catalogue raisonne lists approximately eight thousand works. He is often compared with his contemporary Daumier, though Gavarni's satire was more polished and less political. He died in Paris in 1866.
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