Artwork
Petit Commerce
Petit Commerce 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
Paul Gavarni's print 'Petit Commerce' dates to around 1857 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a long dress and apron standing outdoors with a bunch of tied balloons, suggesting she is a street vendor. The title 'Petit Commerce' reinforces this interpretation, pointing to the everyday commerce of city life.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a simple, observational style, capturing a quiet moment in the vendor's day with a straightforward representation of her figure and surroundings.
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.
