Artwork
Un Boulanger
Un Boulanger is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un Boulanger is a print by Paul Gavarni, dated 1858, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man walking on a damp street, wearing a long coat, cap, and boots, with his hands in his pockets. A poster or sign is visible on a building behind him. The title, meaning 'a baker' in French, suggests the subject's occupation.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by simplicity and attention to detail, such as the folds in the man's coat, conveying a sense of everyday life.
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.
