Paul Gavarni / Théophile Gautier, Laurent-Jan, P.-J. Stahl - Œuvres choisies de Gavarni — Études de mœurs contemporaines - 1846-1848

Paul Gavarni, a French illustrator and caricaturist, was known for his keen observations of Parisian society during the mid-19th century. This collection, featuring "Œuvres choisies de Gavarni — Études de mœurs contemporaines" (1846-1848), showcases his selected works that depict contemporary manners and social customs. Collaborations with notable literary figures such as Théophile Gautier and P.-J. Stahl provide rich textual context to Gavarni's illustrations. These works offer a satirical and often humorous glimpse into the social and cultural life of the time, combining art and literature to critique and document the mores of 19th-century France. Collectors and historians value such compilations for their artistic merit and sociological insights into the period.