Artwork

Le Manteau d'Arlequin: Eh bien ! Tu verra, ma fille...

Le Manteau d'Arlequin:  Eh bien ! Tu verra, ma fille..., by Paul Gavarni, 1852
Le Manteau d'Arlequin:  Eh bien ! Tu verra, ma fille..., by Paul Gavarni, 1852

Le Manteau d'Arlequin: Eh bien ! Tu verra, ma fille... is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Le Manteau d'Arlequin: Eh bien !

About this work

Overview

Le Manteau d'Arlequin: Eh bien ! Tu verra, ma fille... is a 1852 print by Paul Gavarni, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a young girl at a vanity, gazing into a mirror as an older woman, likely a chaperone or mother, observes her reflection. The scene is set with the girl in a white dress and the older woman in dark attire, amidst various objects on a table.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the print showcases Gavarni's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the women's clothing and accessories.

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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