Artwork
Do not Mention Policemen to Him
Do not Mention Policemen to Him is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Do not Mention Policemen to Him, a print by Paul Gavarni (c. 1804), is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It portrays a seated, unkempt figure in a rural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a man with a beard and disheveled hair, sits on the ground in a contemplative pose, clad in a dark jacket and light pants, evoking a sense of solitude within a natural environment.
Technique & Style
Gavarni's use of shading and texture imbues the scene with depth and dimensionality, aligning with Romanticist tendencies that emphasized emotional and naturalistic depictions.
History & Provenance
Created around 1804, the work is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, with its provenance reflecting a transition into a prominent public collection.
Context
The piece resonates with the broader Romantic movement, which celebrated the beauty and emotional resonance of the natural world, often featuring solitary figures in landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (13 January 1804 – 24 November 1866), a French illustrator, born in Paris.
