{"product_id":"paul-gavarni-sulpice-guillaume-chevalier-two-woman-looking-back","title":"Paul Gavarni \/ Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier \"Two Woman Looking Back\"","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 Paul Gavarni Original Watercolor, “Two Women Looking Back”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning original watercolor drawing by renowned French illustrator Paul Gavarni (born Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier, 1804-1866), one of the most celebrated and influential illustrators of 19th century France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watercolor on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Gavarni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.5” x 5.75”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e circa 1830s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Gavarni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis delicate watercolor showcases Gavarni's masterful ability to capture the social customs and fashions of his time. The composition features two elegantly dressed women in period attire with shawls and head coverings, both turning to look back over their shoulders - demonstrating the artist's renowned skill in depicting the subtle gestures and poses of Parisian society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Gavarni was one of the most important French illustrators and lithographers of the 19th century, known for his witty and incisive portrayals of Parisian life during the July Monarchy and Second Empire periods. His work appeared in numerous publications including \"Le Charivari\" and influenced generations of artists including Daumier and Manet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📝 Authentification\/provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drawing's provenance from the esteemed Paul Sachs Collection of Drawings (Museum of Fine Arts) further attests to its significance and authenticity. Paul J. Sachs (1878-1965) was a legendary art historian, museum director, and collector who served as the associate director of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the prestigious Paul Sachs Collection of Drawings (Museum of Fine Arts) and was a gift to my Grandmother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Barn @ Elliston Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50952052736282,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/3735\/2730\/files\/gavarni1.webp?v=1755032914","url":"https:\/\/g1yfi0-wp.myshopify.com\/products\/paul-gavarni-sulpice-guillaume-chevalier-two-woman-looking-back","provider":"Open Barn @ Elliston Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}