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Les Français croquès par eux-mêmes: Vicomte, vous êtes bien laid comme ca!,,,Respect au soldat citoyen, mes dames...Citoyen, soldat, l'un ne vous va pas mieux que l'autre, mon cher!

Charles Vernier , 1840

Les Français croquès par eux-mêmes: Vicomte, vous êtes bien laid comme ca!,,,Respect au soldat citoyen, mes dames...Citoyen, soldat, l'un ne vous va pas mieux que l'autre, mon cher!, by Charles Vernier, 1840
Les Français croquès par eux-mêmes: Vicomte, vous êtes bien laid comme ca!,,,Respect au soldat citoyen, mes dames...Citoyen, soldat, l'un ne vous va pas mieux que l'autre, mon cher!, by Charles Vernier, 1840

Les Français croquès par eux-mêmes: Vicomte, vous êtes bien laid comme ca!,,,Respect au soldat citoyen, mes dames...Citoyen, soldat, l'un ne vous va pas mieux que l'autre, mon cher! is a print by the Romanticist artist Charles Vernier. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1840 by Charles Vernier, this print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It captures a moment of interaction between three figures in an outdoor setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a woman in dark attire flanked by two men in military dress, one holding a rifle. Their engagement suggests a conversation, with the specific dynamics and context implied through their attire and poses.

Technique & Style

Executed in a style consistent with the Romanticism movement, the work emphasizes expressive interaction and everyday life, though specific technical details (medium, etc.) are not highlighted in available information.

History & Provenance

Dating to 1840, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed in the provided information.

Context

Part of the broader Romanticism art movement, the piece reflects the era's focus on emotional, social, and everyday themes, often with a sense of intimacy or informal interaction.

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Vernier

Charles Henri Vernier was a French Polynesian religious leader, academic, and politician.

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