After the Pardon (Il lui sera beaucoup pardonne parce qu'elle a beaucoup danse)

1847/1856

Paul Gavarni

Associated Names
Paul Gavarni

Artist, French, 1804 - 1866

The image shows a person lying in bed with only the upper part of their body visible. The person is positioned on their side, facing us, with their head resting on a pillow. They have dark, curly hair that falls around their face, which has relaxed features as they appear to be asleep. The person is wearing a dark, loose garment that reveals their shoulders. The bedding around them appears plush, with blankets gathered loosely, and the scene is surrounded by draped fabric or curtains. On the ground beside the bed, there is a hat and a ribbon. The overall background is dim with heavy drapery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4595

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi, no. 268


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1972

  • Lithography in the 19th Century: Selections from the National Gallery of Art, Rosenwald Collection, New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, 1972-1973, no. 17.

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

Wikidata ID

Q64960978

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