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Maurand, Charles

5 works

This is a drawing of a group of men observing artworks. The detailed line drawing depicts men in suits and top hats closely inspecting various art pieces in what seems to be an art gallery. The men are shown from different angles, some leaning in to view the artworks. On the walls are paintings, and one man is bent over, peering closely at a painting on the ground depicting a classical or mythological scene with a reclining figure. The gallery walls are decorated with framed images, each with its own level of detail captured in the sketch. The composition uses strong lines and cross-hatching to create depth and character, effectively capturing a scene of art appreciation from a bygone era.

Une Salle de l'hotel Drouot un jour d'exposition

Maurand, Charles

The image shows four men in side profile, positioned in a line, observing something closely. The first man leans over a surface, examining a framed object with a magnifying glass. The second man stands behind him, watching. The third man stands behind the second man, observing. The fourth man is further back, leaning forward. The background displays framed artworks or panels. The men's features are exaggerated in a cartoonish style.

L'Hotel des ventes: L'Amateur

Maurand, Charles

This is a drawing featuring a crowd of people gazing up towards an elevated platform where a scene unfolds. The foreground shows tightly packed individuals, dressed in period attire with many men wearing top hats, staring upwards. The crowd spans the foreground. In the background, high structures can be seen, along with additional figures peering out of windows or climbing to get a better view. Lines suggest movement towards the upper right where figures appear engaged in activity. The drawing utilizes a detailed line-based technique to emphasize figures and expressions.

Les Voyageurs du dimanche

Maurand, Charles

The image shows a group of people sitting in an enclosed train compartment. Six individuals are visible from the waist up. From left to right, there is a standing figure holding onto a support handle, a woman holding a baby, a stout man, a woman with a bonnet, and a man in a top hat. The background shows vertical lines suggesting window frames and part of the carriage's ceiling.

Interieur d'un omnibus

Maurand, Charles

The image shows four individuals in different positions. The individual on the right is holding a rabbit or similar animal by its front paws, lifting it high. They wear a dark, striped suit with a white shirt and a cravat, with wide eyes and an elongated face framed by curly hair. To the left, two more individuals stand closely together, observing the animal. The central figure wears a dark cloak and headscarf, with a round face, while the other wears a tall hat, coat, and shirt. The fourth person, standing slightly behind them, is shorter and also wearing a hat. The background consists of abstract, circular patterns and sketches of hands and a crucifix.

Exposition universelle: La Fabricant de chapeaux de feutre

Maurand, Charles