Artwork
Perdue
Perdue is a print by Jean Veber. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Perdue, a 1914 print by Jean Veber, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a dramatic, dimly lit indoor scene featuring two men in contrasting emotional states.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a man in a hat and coat gesturing agitatedly towards another man standing calmly against a wall, capturing a moment of tense drama between the two figures.
Technique & Style
Veber employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, guiding the viewer's attention to the central figures through strategic use of light and shadow.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914 by Jean Veber, Perdue is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
A la Conference de la Paix
The Forge
After the Visit (Après sa visite)
The Cigarette
The Forge
Le cabinet particulier (4e planche) (The Private Room) (fourth plate)
L'attaque d'une "place forte" anglaise
Actresses in Their Dressing Rooms
The Forge
Elles étaient à lacets
Black Cat (Le chat noir)
At the Peace Conference