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Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes, 1804-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
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Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes, 1804-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes, 1804-1866
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1850s Art Movement Chevallier Guillaume Sulpice Chevallier Sulpice Guillaume Class Comic Comical Dressed Up Fancy Dress Gavarni Paul Gavarni Pol Ink On Paper Paul Gavarni Pen And Ink And Watercolor On Paper Realist Social Class Speaking Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier Talking Walters Art Museum Working Class Artistic Movement Pen And Ink Drawing
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Two Men in Fancy Dress Costumes," an 1850s masterpiece by the renowned French artist Paul Gavarni, offers a captivating glimpse into the social fabric of the 19th century. The full-length drawing, executed in pen and ink and watercolor on paper, showcases two elegantly dressed men in elaborate, contrasting costumes. On the left stands Chevallier Sulpice Guillaume, a man of the upper class, donning a vibrant red coat with gold trim, a top hat adorned with a feather, and a monocle. His posture is confident and his gaze is steady, reflecting his refined demeanor. On the right, Chevallier Guillaume Sulpice, a man of the working class, is dressed in a drab, faded blue suit with a simple straw hat. His hands are in his pockets, and he leans casually against a wall, engaging in a lively conversation with his upper-class counterpart. The contrast between their attire and body language highlights the stark divide between the social classes during this period. The intricate details of the men's clothing, the rich colors, and the playful expressions on their faces are brought to life through Gavarni's masterful use of pen and ink and watercolor. The artist's signature, written in elegant handwriting, is present in the bottom right corner, adding to the authenticity of this historic artwork. This piece, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, is a testament to the artistic movement of realism that emerged during the 19th century. The two men, frozen in time, continue to speak volumes about the social dynamics of their era, making this artwork an invaluable addition to any collection of 19th-century art.
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