Artwork
Do not Mention Policemen to Him
Do not Mention Policemen to Him is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.263
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
Do not Mention Policemen to Him, a print by Paul Gavarni (c. 1804), is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. It portrays a seated, unkempt figure in a rural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a man with a beard and disheveled hair, sits on the ground in a contemplative pose, clad in a dark jacket and light pants, evoking a sense of solitude within a natural environment.
Technique & Style
Gavarni's use of shading and texture imbues the scene with depth and dimensionality, aligning with Romanticist tendencies that emphasized emotional and naturalistic depictions.
History & Provenance
Created around 1804, the work is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, with its provenance reflecting a transition into a prominent public collection.
Context
The piece resonates with the broader Romantic movement, which celebrated the beauty and emotional resonance of the natural world, often featuring solitary figures in landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier, a French illustrator, born in Paris.
