Pianist 1844

"Pianist" (1844) is a lithograph by the French artist Paul Gavarni. The image depicts a man hunched over a piano, his face contorted in concentration as he plays. Gavarni was known for his satirical and often humorous depictions of Parisian life. This lithograph is a good example of his work, capturing the absurdity of a man who is so engrossed in his music that he is oblivious to the world around him. The work is part of the "Musiciens Comiques et Pittoresques" series which Gavarni created, and it is currently located in the Rijksmuseum.