Déclassés
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Déclassés is a 1858 by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing straight, dressed in fancy 1800s clothes. She wears a dark shawl over her shoulders, a wide-brimmed hat with a feather, and a dress with many layers of ruffles at the bottom. Her hands rest lightly on her skirt, and the background is just a plain, dark curtain. The title *Déclassés* hints at a story—maybe about someone who lost their high status. The drawing is simple but full of detail, especially in the fabric folds. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.
