Des Mères de Famille!
1848
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1848
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two men walking side by side, their backs to us. The man on the left wears a dark coat with a high collar, while the man on the right has a lighter suit, a beard, and a cane tucked under his arm. The lines are loose and quick, like a hurried sketch—background figures blur into the edges. The text at the bottom is in French, hinting this might be a funny or critical scene from everyday life. The artist’s name, Gavarni, is signed in the corner. Want to see more of his sharp, playful drawings? Check out Paul Gavarni (French, 1804–1866).
