Who painted "Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin?

"Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin was painted by Paul Gavarni in 1839.

Where can I see "Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin?

"Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is "Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin?

"Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

"Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin

Paul Gavarni , 1839

"Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...," from the series Paris Le Matin is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. “Vous étiez nommé hier soir?

About this work

Overview

“Vous étiez nommé hier soir?...,” is a print produced in 1839 by French illustrator Paul Gavarni as part of his series titled Paris Le Matin. The work is part of the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It presents a domestic interior populated by several gentlemen in formal dress, captured with a light, observational tone typical of Gavarni’s social scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a group of men gathered in a well‑appointed room.

The composition shows a group of men gathered in a well‑appointed room. One figure, positioned in the foreground, wears a long coat and top hat and raises his right hand in a gestural emphasis, suggesting a point of discussion or announcement. The surrounding gentlemen, also attired formally, appear engaged in conversation, conveying a moment of polite, perhaps business‑related, interaction within a refined setting.

Technique & Style

Executed as a print, the image relies on line work and tonal shading to delineate clothing, furnishings, and light sources such as a candle on a side table and a chandelier overhead. Gavarni’s handling of detail and his subtle use of contrast create a sense of depth and atmosphere, aligning the work with the observational realism that characterizes his illustrations of contemporary Parisian life.

History & Provenance

Created in 1839, the print was originally circulated as part of the Paris Le Matin series, which documented everyday scenes of the French capital. It later entered the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on view as an example of mid‑nineteenth‑century French printmaking and social commentary.