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Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847. Creator: Paul Gavarni
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Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man and Woman in Fancy Dress, 1847
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1840s Art Movement Chevallier Guillaume Sulpice Chevallier Sulpice Guillaume Class Crayon Devotion Devotional Dressed Up Face To Face Fancy Dress Gavarni Paul Gavarni Pol Leaning Night Cap Nightcap Paul Gavarni Position Realist Reliance Shirt Social Class Stomach Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier Support Trousers Walters Art Museum Working Class Artistic Movement
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Man and Woman in Fancy Dress," a captivating artwork by the renowned French artist Paul Gavarni, created in the heart of the 1840s, offers a delightful glimpse into the fashionable world of the 19th century. The full-length drawing, executed in watercolor and crayon heightened with white on cream moderately thick slightly textured wove paper, showcases two elegantly dressed individuals, a man and a woman, standing face to face. The man, identified as Chevalier Sulpice Guillaume, wears a red waistcoat, a white shirt, and trousers, all adorned with intricate patterns. His nightcap sits atop his head, adding a playful touch to his formal attire. The woman, dressed in a richly colored and detailed gown, with a high collar and long sleeves, gazes intently into the man's eyes. Her devotional expression and the man's steady reliance on her as they lean towards each other, create an intimate and engaging atmosphere. The artwork, a testament to the artistic movement of realism, captures the essence of the social class and fashion trends of the time. The use of crayon adds texture and depth to the drawing, making the intricate details of the clothing and the facial expressions of the subjects stand out. The location, although not explicitly stated, can be inferred from the elegant attire and the overall mood of the piece, suggesting a grand and opulent setting. This artwork, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, invites us to take a step back in time and immerse ourselves in the world of 19th-century fashion and social norms.
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