Who painted C'etais "pour se donner des forces"?

C'etais "pour se donner des forces" was painted by Paul Gavarni in 1845.

Where can I see C'etais "pour se donner des forces"?

C'etais "pour se donner des forces" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is C'etais "pour se donner des forces"?

C'etais "pour se donner des forces" is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of C'etais "pour se donner des forces"?

Museum-quality prints of C'etais "pour se donner des forces" are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

C'etais "pour se donner des forces"

Paul Gavarni , 1845

C'etais "pour se donner des forces" is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:center left: Gavarni; across bottom: C'etais "pour se donner desforces."
Markings: Marked:Wm.

About this work

Overview

C'etais 'pour se donner des forces' is a drawing created by Paul Gavarni around 1845. It is executed in pen and brown, blue, and red ink, heightened with white, on brown prepared paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man slumped on a bench, conveying exhaustion through his loose clothing and heavy posture. The title, 'C'etais pour se donner des forces,' translates to 'It was to gather strength,' suggesting the man's state is one of fatigue rather than despair.

Technique & Style

Gavarni employed a range of inks and delicate, expressive linework to capture the scene. The use of cross-hatching and shading techniques creates a sense of depth and emphasizes the man's weariness.