Artwork
Paris: The Concierge

Paris: The Concierge 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
This painting is reminiscent of the works of Ernest Haskell, an American artist known for his depictions of everyday life.
The painting depicts a concierge in a Parisian interior, likely from the early 20th century. The concierge is shown in a doorway, dressed in a long coat and hat, with a broom in hand. The room is dimly lit, with only a sliver of light peeking through the doorway.
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the piece.
This painting is reminiscent of the works of Ernest Haskell, an American artist known for his depictions of everyday life.
Overview
Paris: The Concierge is a 1910 print by Ernest Haskell, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a concierge in a dimly lit Parisian interior, shown in a doorway with a broom, dressed in a long coat and hat. The scene is likely set in the early 20th century.
Technique & Style
Haskell's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with contrast between light and dark contributing to the overall mood.
Context
The work is characteristic of Haskell's depictions of everyday life, a theme common in his oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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