Artwork

Paris: Café Artist

Paris:  Café Artist, by Ernest Haskell, 1910
Paris:  Café Artist, by Ernest Haskell, 1910

Paris: Café Artist is a print by Ernest Haskell. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Paris: Café Artist is a 1910 print by Ernest Haskell, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene café scene with a man seated at a table, surrounded by other patrons and a bar. The atmosphere is quiet and intimate, with soft lighting casting shadows on the walls and furniture.

Technique & Style

Haskell's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure and inviting contemplation.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ernest Haskell

Artist

Ernest Haskell

Ernest Haskell was an American artist and illustrator, internationally famous in his lifetime and remembered for his etchings, as well as engravings, pen-and-ink drawings, lithographs and watercolors.

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