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Three Men, One Pulling a Bell, 1845. Creator: Paul Gavarni
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Three Men, One Pulling a Bell, 1845. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Three Men, One Pulling a Bell, 1845
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1840s Art Movement Bell Chevallier Guillaume Sulpice Chevallier Sulpice Guillaume Class Gavarni Paul Gavarni Pol Hand On Hip Ink On Paper Listening Paul Gavarni Pulling Realist Social Class Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier Top Hat Tophat Waiting Walters Art Museum Working Class Artistic Movement Bell Pull Posture Topcoat
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Three Men, One Pulling a Bell" is a captivating full-length drawing by the renowned French artist Paul Gavarni, created in the heart of the 19th century around 1845. This evocative monochrome masterpiece, rendered in ink and graphite on cream moderately thick slightly textured wove paper, showcases the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the nuances of human emotion and social class. The drawing depicts three men in various stages of engagement with an antiquated doorbell. The central figure, a well-dressed gentleman with a hat cocked to one side and a hand on his hip, pulls the bell rope with an air of authority. The man to his left, dressed in a simple coat and holding the bell handle, appears to be listening intently for a response. The third man, clad in a dress and wearing a cap, stands off to the side, seemingly amused by the situation. This intriguing scene offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when doorbells were a novelty and social class was evident in one's attire. The use of iron gall ink and graphite on cream wove paper adds to the drawing's authenticity and timeless appeal. The men's postures and expressions convey a sense of anticipation, adding to the intrigue of this work of art. Paul Gavarni, known as Chevalier Guillaume Sulpice or Hippolyte Guillaume Sulpice, was a leading figure in the Realist movement in France during the 1800s. His ability to capture the essence of everyday life and human emotion made him a beloved artist of his time and a valuable contributor to the heritage of art history.
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