The Savant
1906
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
1906
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Savant is a 1906 by Jean Veber, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
A man in a long coat stands on a tower of books, balancing a globe in one hand while pointing with the other. His feet barely touch the top book, and his coat flutters slightly. Below him, two ducks swim in a puddle, ignoring the whole scene. The drawing is loose and sketchy, with quick lines and no color. The books are labeled with words like "encyclopedia," but the man seems more interested in the globe than the reading. The ducks add a silly, unexpected touch to the serious pose. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
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