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A portée de lorgnon

Paul Gavarni , 1847

A portée de lorgnon, by Paul Gavarni, 1847
A portée de lorgnon, by Paul Gavarni, 1847

A portée de lorgnon is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

A portée de lorgnon is a print by Paul Gavarni, created around 1847, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man and woman in 1840s attire; the title suggests a connection to gossip or clandestine observation, potentially implying the man is noticing something scandalous.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, sketchy lines, the work conveys a sense of spontaneity and captures a moment of urban life, aligning with the expressive qualities of Romanticism.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Gavarni

Artist

Paul Gavarni

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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