Pianist 1853

"Pianist" is a lithograph created by Paul Gavarni in 1853, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a man seated at a piano, his profile turned towards the viewer, his hand resting on the keys. Gavarni, a renowned French artist and caricaturist, captures the essence of the musician in a minimalist yet expressive style. The use of charcoal creates a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the subject's features and the starkness of the setting.