1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Self-Portrait with a Cigarette is a 1842 ink by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a dark coat and white collar, holding a cigarette. His hair is curly and messy, and he’s leaning slightly forward. The background is soft and blurry, making him stand out. The artist used a quick, sketchy style—loose lines and shading instead of sharp details. This was a common way to make prints in the 1800s. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
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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