1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Cantonnier is a 1857 by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man sitting at a table, looking tired. He's dressed in simple clothes, with a hat and a coat on. The scene is quiet and still. The artist paid attention to the man's face and clothes. The painting gives us a glimpse into everyday life in 19th century France. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: sfumato.
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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