Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: His Majesty the King of beasts

Paul Gavarni

Created:

Movement:

1852

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key Notes:

Satirical Illustration, Anthropomorphic Lion

Dimensions:

Image: 20.2 × 16 cm (8 × 6 5/16 in.); Sheet: 36 × 24.3 cm (14 3/16 × 9 5/8 in.)

medium:

Lithograph in black on cream wove paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

"Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: His Majesty the King of Beasts" is a work by Paul Gavarni, a prominent French artist known for his lithographs and illustrations that often satirized contemporary society. This particular piece is part of a series that humorously critiques social norms and behaviors through the character of Thomas Vireloque, reflecting Gavarni's keen observation of human nature and societal structures.

Description of the work:

"Les Propos de Thomas Vireloque: His Majesty the King of beasts" by Paul Gavarni is a lithograph that depicts a satirical scene featuring anthropomorphic animals, with a lion prominently positioned as the central figure, symbolizing regal authority. The composition utilizes strong contrasts between the black lithographic lines and the cream wove paper, enhancing the detailed rendering of textures and expressions that convey a narrative imbued with social commentary.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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