Artwork
Go Your Way (Passez Vot'Chemin)
Go Your Way (Passez Vot'Chemin) is a print by the Romanticist artist Henri Grevedon. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
She wears a wide-brimmed hat with a feather tucked into the band, and her hair is pulled back neatly.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman turned slightly away from us. She wears a wide-brimmed hat with a feather tucked into the band, and her hair is pulled back neatly. Her dress has puffed sleeves and a bow at the waist, with a light scarf draped over her shoulder.
The caption below reads *"Passez vot' chemin"*—French for *"Go your way"*—which adds a playful twist. The artist signed it in 1833.
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Overview
Go Your Way (Passez Vot'Chemin) is a black-and-white print by Henri Grevedon, dated 1833, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a wide-brimmed hat and fashionable dress, turned away from the viewer. The caption 'Passez vot' chemin' ('Go your way') adds a playful tone to the image, suggesting a lighthearted or dismissive attitude.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by its use of black and white, with attention to the subject's attire and accessories, such as a feathered hat and draped scarf.
History & Provenance
The work is signed and dated 1833 by the artist Henri Grevedon, indicating its creation during the Romantic period.
Artist & collection
