Artwork

The Brandied Peach

The Brandied Peach, by Paul Gavarni, 1804
The Brandied Peach, by Paul Gavarni, 1804

The Brandied Peach is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Brandied Peach is a print by Paul Gavarni, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It depicts a seated woman in antique attire.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a woman outdoors, smiling as she holds a glass, with a basket on the ground behind her. The title suggests she may be savoring a fruit-infused beverage.

Technique & Style

The drawing's style is consistent with mid-19th-century art, featuring a casual, observational tone.

Context

This work relates to the Romanticism movement, which often used everyday scenes to convey narrative and emotional depth.

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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