Le Boulevard de Gand à Paris 1800 - 1850
georgesjacquesgatine
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, coloured-pencil, print
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drawing
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coloured-pencil
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landscape
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figuration
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coloured pencil
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romanticism
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horse
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cityscape
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genre-painting
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academic-art
"Le Boulevard de Gand à Paris," a hand-colored lithograph by Georges Jacques Gatine, depicts a bustling Parisian scene. This humorous portrayal captures the social life and fashion of early 19th century Paris, with a figure riding a horse in an exaggerated pose. Created between 1800-1850, this artwork is a satirical commentary on the upper class and their frivolous activities, offering a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the period.
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