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Young Woman Standing on Steps, 1849. Creator: Paul Gavarni
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Young Woman Standing on Steps, 1849. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Young Woman Standing on Steps, 1849
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1840s Art Movement Bare Feet Chalk On Paper Chevallier Guillaume Sulpice Chevallier Sulpice Guillaume Class Feet Foot Gavarni Paul Gavarni Pol Hand On Hip Ink On Paper Paul Gavarni Realist Skirt Social Class Step Steps Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier Walters Art Museum Working Class Artistic Movement Barefoot Posture
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Paul Gavarni's captivating artwork, "Young Woman Standing on Steps," dates back to the 1840s and offers a glimpse into the fashion and social class of the 19th century. The monochromatic masterpiece, created with chalk, ink, and watercolor on brown textured wove paper, showcases a young woman in a simple yet elegant dress, standing confidently with one hand on her hip and her bare feet on the steps. The black color dominates the image, with the woman's dress and the steps providing a stark contrast against the lighter background. This full-length portrait is a prime example of the Realist artistic movement, which emphasized the representation of everyday life and ordinary people. The artist, Chevalier Guillaume Sulpice, also known as Paul Gavarni, expertly captures the woman's posture and the folds of her skirt, revealing the intricacies of her clothing and the natural curves of her body. The location of the painting is unclear, but the exterior setting adds to the sense of authenticity and the passage of time. The young woman's bare feet and the worn steps suggest a humble background, hinting at her social class. The image invites viewers to contemplate the concept of class and the role of fashion in defining one's identity during this period. The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, is home to this precious artwork, which continues to captivate and inspire art enthusiasts and historians alike.
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