Artwork

Le Déménagement

Le Déménagement, by Jean-François Raffaëlli, 1894
Le Déménagement, by Jean-François Raffaëlli, 1894

Le Déménagement is a print by the Impressionist artist Jean-François Raffaëlli. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le Déménagement is a 1894 print by Jean-François Raffaëlli, a French artist known for his work in multiple mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a scene of people moving furniture through a busy street, reflecting the everyday urban life of late 19th-century France. The depiction includes a cart laden with household items and figures engaged in various activities.

Technique & Style

Characterized by quick, loose lines, the print conveys a sense of immediacy and realism, evoking the feeling of a snapshot. Raffaëlli's focus on capturing everyday life is evident in the straightforward representation of the scene.

History & Provenance

Le Déménagement is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean-François Raffaëlli

Artist

Jean-François Raffaëlli

Jean-François Raffaëlli (April 20, 1850 – February 11, 1924) was a French realist painter, sculptor, and printmaker who exhibited with the Impressionists. He was also active as an actor and writer.

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