Artwork
Les Actrices: Protegez Seigneur! un vierge chrétienne
Les Actrices: Protegez Seigneur! un vierge chrétienne is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Les Actrices: Protegez Seigneur!
About this work
Overview
Les Actrices: Protegez Seigneur! un vierge chrétienne is a print by Paul Gavarni, created in 1843. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three actresses in period costume, one holding an infant, with expressions of concern. The scene is set in a play about Christian Rome, where the child is meant to represent purity, but the women's unease suggests a more complex interpretation.
Technique & Style
Gavarni's work often explored the world of theater, capturing the nuances of performance and the lives of those involved.
Context
The print reflects Gavarni's interest in the theatrical world and his ability to convey the intricacies of a scene through his depiction of the actresses' emotions.
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.
