1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Enfant de Paris is a 1857 by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a young boy standing indoors, hands on his hips. He’s dressed in simple clothes—a loose shirt, vest, and long pants—with a slight smirk on his face. The background is plain, with a chair and a window showing a faint street view. The caption under the image says *"Enfant de Paris"* and adds *"Pas méchant, mais vif"* (not bad, but lively). This suggests the artist wanted to capture a real Parisian kid’s attitude. If you like this style, check out Romanticism next—it’s all about emotion and everyday life.
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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