Artwork
Le Vigneron
Le Vigneron is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Le Vigneron is a print by Paul Gavarni, created around 1857, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an older man standing in a puddle, dressed in attire more suited to city life than vineyard work, as suggested by the title Le Vigneron, meaning 'the vineyard worker'. His worn face and downcast gaze convey a sense of fatigue.
Technique & Style
Gavarni employed rapid, sketchy lines to capture the subject's tired expression, creating a sense of immediacy and informality.
Context
Le Vigneron is associated with the Realist movement, which focused on depicting everyday life and ordinary people, rather than idealized or historical subjects.
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.
