Paljas en Pierrot 1833

"Paljas en Pierrot" is a lithograph by French artist Paul Gavarni, dated 1833. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two clowns in a playful and humorous scene. One clown, dressed in a traditional Pierrot costume, stands atop the other, who appears to be bowing while holding his hat in his hand. Gavarni’s lithographs, often satirical and observational, capture the energy and absurdity of Parisian life in the 19th century, making this piece a humorous and insightful glimpse into the world of performance and social commentary.