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Melancholia, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
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Melancholia, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Melancholia, 1852-1866
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1850s Art Movement Chevallier Guillaume Sulpice Chevallier Sulpice Guillaume Class Gavarni Paul Gavarni Pol Ink On Paper Melancholic Melancholy Paul Gavarni Realist Social Class Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier Thinking Walters Art Museum Working Class Artistic Movement
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Melancholia," a captivating full-length drawing by the renowned 19th-century French artist Paul Gavarni, portrays a melancholic man named Chevallier Sulpice Guillaume, seated on the riverbank in deep thought. The monochromatic artwork, created between 1852 and 1866, showcases the artist's mastery of ink on brown moderately thick slightly textured wove paper. The use of iron gall ink with red ink heightened with white adds depth and texture to the image. The man, dressed in the attire of the working class, sits with his back to the viewer, gazing intently at the tranquil river before him. His profile reveals a pensive expression, his brow furrowed, and his lips pressed into a thin line. The geographical feature in the background suggests a rural setting, with a gentle curve of a river winding through the landscape. The concept of melancholia, a state of deep sadness or introspection, was a popular theme in the art of the 1850s. Gavarni's depiction of this emotion is both realistic and moving, capturing the essence of the human condition. The man's solitude and introspection invite the viewer to reflect on their own thoughts and feelings. The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, is home to this precious heritage art piece, which is a testament to the enduring appeal of Gavarni's work. The drawing is a poignant reminder of the power of art to evoke emotion and transport us to another time and place.
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