Les-Parents-Terribles series: Here is the little Dancer

Paul Gavarni

Created:
Movement:
1852
Realism
key Notes:
Social Satire, Theatrical Expression
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Dimensions:
Image: 19.2 × 16.2 cm (7 9/16 × 6 7/16 in.); Sheet: 35.9 × 26.8 cm (14 3/16 × 10 9/16 in.)
medium:
Lithograph in black on ivory wove paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

Paul Gavarni, a prominent French artist known for his lithographs and illustrations, created the "Les-Parents-Terribles" series, which includes "Here is the little Dancer," as part of his exploration of Parisian social life and character studies. This series, like much of Gavarni's work, reflects his keen observation of human behavior and societal norms during the 19th century, capturing the nuances of family dynamics and individual personalities.

Description of the work:

"Les-Parents-Terribles series: Here is the little Dancer" by Paul Gavarni is a lithograph that depicts a young dancer poised in a moment of performance, characterized by delicate lines and a sense of movement captured through the artist's adept use of lithographic techniques. The composition is rendered in black on ivory wove paper, emphasizing the contrast between the figure and the background, while highlighting Gavarni's skill in capturing the nuances of expression and posture.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Les-Parents-Terribles series: Here is the little Dancer