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Et cela vaut! 100,000! et tout le monde le sait.

Et cela vaut!  100,000! et tout le monde le sait., by Hermann-Paul, 1924
Et cela vaut!  100,000! et tout le monde le sait., by Hermann-Paul, 1924

Et cela vaut! 100,000! et tout le monde le sait. is a print by Hermann-Paul. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Et cela vaut!

About this work

Overview

Et cela vaut! 100,000! et tout le monde le sait. is a drawing created around 1924 by Hermann Paul, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts two men in a simple, everyday setting. One stands idle with hands in pockets, appearing bored or tired, while the other sits relaxed with a pipe. Their contrasting postures may suggest a commentary on leisure, boredom, or the human condition.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold, flat lines and the absence of shading, the drawing adopts a stylistically two-dimensional approach, emphasizing form over depth.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1924 by Hermann Paul, the piece is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Context

While specific contextual influences are not immediately evident from the piece itself, its creation in the 1920s situates it within the broader artistic explorations of the interwar period in Europe.

Legacy

Detailed information on the work's direct legacy or significant impact on subsequent art movements is not readily available, reflecting its current status as a lesser-documented piece within Paul's oeuvre.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hermann-Paul

Artist

Hermann-Paul

René Georges Hermann-Paul (27 December 1864 – 23 June 1940) was a French artist. He was born in Paris and died in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. He was a well-known illustrator whose work appeared in numerous newspapers and…

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