Chronicle Of Worldly Life By Constantin Guys

Guy Constantin is renowned for his military scenes in black ink and watercolor.
In the foreground, the demi-mondaine is well surrounded, with gray silhouettes in the background with toppers.
Her posture leaves us to think that she is trying to attract attention or just not get dirty. The crinoline petticoat gives the design a voluptuous shape.
Her corset enhances her slim waist and reveals her generous breasts.
Between ignorance and desire, the men who can claim his favors are no less than an elegant man and officers of the Imperial Guard.
The gentleman is dressed in a black bow tie, sideburns (neat beard), and a tall hat.
The officers wear blue coats, trousers with braid and epaulettes.
One has a blue tricorn, the other a red shako.
As for her, she is shaking up the established order with her ottoman headdress with the cornucopia, in the style of the Empress Eugenie for Marie-Antoinette.
The artist signs his works very little.
Unframed paper.
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