Caricature of a fat man with hands in pockets
Caricature of a fat man with hands in pockets

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Caricature of a fat man with hands in pockets

Paul Gavarni, French, 1804–1866
x1948-339

Information

Title
Caricature of a fat man with hands in pockets
Maker
Paul Gavarni
Medium
Graphite
Dimensions
20.4 x 16.2 cm (8 1/16 x 6 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dan Fellows Platt, Class of 1895
Object Number
x1948-339
Inscription
In graphite, lower right: M Toumacher age 59 ans In graphite, on verso lower center: E 175 | Nadar Coll. Gavarni
Marks/Labels/Seals
Stamp in blue ink, on verso lower left: P [in diamond shape] [Lugt 2066b] Stamp in black ink, on verso lower left: D.F.P. [in circle] [Lugt 750a]
Culture
French
Type
drawings
Materials
graphite, wove paper
Subject
caricatures, standing, men

Nadar Coll.

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