Artwork
Jésus! Il vient de me passer une bête...
Jésus! Il vient de me passer une bête... is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Jésus!
About this work
Overview
Jésus! Il vient de me passer une bête... is a hand-colored lithograph on wove paper created by Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier, known as Gavarni, in 1842.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women bathing in a river, one holding a black dog, while a third woman lounges on the bank. The title suggests a humorous exchange between the bathers, with one joking about a 'beast' passing by.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by loose brushwork and bright colors, giving it a lively and informal feel. The style is typical of 19th-century graphic arts, with the hand-coloring adding to the print's vibrancy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (13 January 1804 – 24 November 1866), a French illustrator, born in Paris.
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