1852
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
After the Pardon (Il lui sera beaucoup pardonne parce qu'elle a beaucoup danse) is a 1852 ink by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a woman reclining on a couch, her head resting on her left arm. She wears a flowing dress, and her right arm is draped over the back of the couch. The background is dark, with vertical lines suggesting curtains or a wall. The woman's pose and attire evoke a sense of elegance and refinement. Her facial expression is serene, and her body language conveys a sense of relaxation. The use of lithography in this piece adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. For more on this technique, look up lithography.
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (13 January 1804 – 24 November 1866), a French illustrator, born in Paris.
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