Artwork
Propriétaire
Propriétaire 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
Propriétaire is a print by Paul Gavarni, created around 1857, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a slender man in a tattered coat and top hat, standing outside a building. The title, meaning 'property owner' in French, contrasts with the subject's disheveled appearance, suggesting a commentary on the realities of property ownership.
Context
Propriétaire is part of Gavarni's *Pensionnaires Parisiennes* series, which humorously critiques aspects of Parisian life.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Gavarni's skill in capturing the subtleties of everyday life through simple yet evocative lines and composition.
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.
