Artwork
Fourberies de Femmes
Fourberies de Femmes is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Fourberies de Femmes is a print by Paul Gavarni, created around 1838, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a quiet domestic scene: a woman observes a man writing at a desk, her hand resting on his shoulder. The calm atmosphere suggests a moment of everyday intimacy.
Technique & Style
Gavarni's focus on a mundane moment reflects the Romanticism movement's interest in ordinary life. The scene is rendered in a subdued tone, with attention to the details of the figures and their surroundings.
Context
Romanticism often explored the emotional depth of everyday scenes, using ordinary subjects to convey nuanced human experiences.
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.
