Artwork

Paris: The Concierge

Paris:  The Concierge, by Ernest Haskell, 1910
Paris:  The Concierge, by Ernest Haskell, 1910

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

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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