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Paul Gavarni

903 works

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Lithograph of two men in a forest clearing, one standing and one seated on a log with a walking stick, drawn in hatched ink l

Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: The new lord of the soil

1853

Lithograph of a ragged old man in a tattered cloak on a cobblestone street, with a hatted figure walking behind.

Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: Figaro grown old-becomes Bazile

1853

Lithograph of a cloaked man in the foreground watching a figure strike a horse beside a hay cart in a field.

Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: Michael paying wages to his servant (beating him)

1853

Lithograph of a ragged old man walking past two boys wrestling beside a spinning top, with a ruined tower in the distance.

Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: Misere et corde - quarrel for tops

1852-53

Lithograph of a ragged man leaning on a post beside a picket fence on a country road with telegraph poles.

Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: Misere et corde - first speech, then...

1852-53

Lithograph of two men in top hats and frock coats walking together on a city street, one leaning toward the other.

Masks and faces: Pretty woman? a bad lot

1857-58

Lithograph of an older bald man in a long coat facing a bearded younger man holding a hat, beside a wall sign.

Masks and faces

1857-58

Lithograph of a man in a dark coat embracing a smiling woman in an apron and cap in an interior.

Masks and faces: Have you done?

1857-58

Lithograph of a man in a top hat leaning toward a woman in a lace bonnet and dark cape, with partial text above.

Masks and faces: Mr. Pipanthoud, vous ni affichez

1857-58

Lithograph of a curly-haired boy in a loose jacket and dark waistcoat, leaning on a ledge and looking sideways.

Masks and faces: Oh, je aimez le vin de France trais bocoap

1857-58

Masks and faces: I have been slandered

1857-58

Lithograph of a disheveled man holding a small brandy glass, leaning against a wall with a bag on his shoulder.

Masks and faces: Brandy-a man plus brandy makes a savage, and brandy plus savages makes cattle

1857-58

Lithograph of a man in a top hat and a woman in a bonnet standing together beside a lamppost.

Masks and faces: Achille you don't ask

1857-58

Lithograph of a woman reading a newspaper beside a reclining man with closed eyes, against a draped curtain.

Masks and faces: We have never permitted...

1857-58

Lithograph of a woman in a ruffled dress leaning against a chair as a man leans over her in front of a curtain.

Masks and faces: Mme. Beauminet

1857-58

Lithograph of a young traveler with a walking stick and knapsack gazing across hills under a cloudy sky.

Masks and faces: The first quarter of an hour

1857-58

Lithograph of an elderly woman in a headscarf and shawl looking upward, with rooftops sketched behind her.

Masks and faces: Women afraid of a glass of wine...

1857-58

Lithograph of two men talking across a tavern table with a bottle and two glasses between them.

Masks and faces: What, don't know Dachu's aunt?

1857-58

Lithograph of an elderly man in a coat leaning over a checkerboard, with trees visible through a window behind him.

Maska and faces: Keeping a Queen, you see

1857-58

Two women with dark hair read a newspaper together in front of draped curtains, drawn in soft lithographic shading.

Masks and faces: Look at the announcements

1857-58

Lithograph of a man dozing on a sofa beside a woman resting her chin on her hand, with bookshelves behind them.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: Ninie, I've just had an idea

1853

Lithograph of two men in 19th-century dress in conversation, with the French caption Les maris me font toujours rire below.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: Really my son-in-law

1853

Lithograph of an elderly man in a nightcap and cloak, head bowed, beside a table with a wine glass before a curtain.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: Some say marriage settles a man

1853

Lithograph of two women in ruffled period dress beside an ornate carved cabinet, with cursive caption below.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: My husband's latest passion

1853

Lithograph of a bearded man leaning toward a seated woman in a striped dress at a table with cards and drapes behind them.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: How badly you lie, my dear

1853

Lithograph of a young girl leaning on a ledge above a man sleeping on a cushioned couch, drawn in black and gray.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: He goes on the loose

1853

Lithograph of a smiling stout man in a frock coat with hands on hips, beside a curtain and furniture, by Paul Gavarni.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: I am Mme. Jolibiais' husband

1853

Lithograph of three men in top hats and frock coats walking together, two smiling, with a handwritten caption below.

Husbands Always Make Me Laugh: Mme. Jolibiais is stout

1853

Lithograph of a man in a cap leaning on a bar counter, looking down at a glass, with a crowd blurred behind him.

Here and there: The bourgeois is caught...

1857-58

Lithograph of a man in a tall hat and dark coat glancing sideways, with blurred city shop signs behind him.

Bohemes: On the road to the Assises Court

1853

Lithograph of a seated woman in lace bonnet and a young man in a dark suit beside her, in front of a curtain.

Here and there: Phèdre at the Théâtre-Français...

1857-58

Lithograph of a smiling man in a dark coat standing before a crowded theater audience, turned toward the viewer.

My Daughter Has Danced

1857-58