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Histoire du Costume en France:  Gens à la suite d'un seigneur, by Paul Gavarni, 1843

Histoire du Costume en France: Gens à la suite d'un seigneur

Paul Gavarni

1843

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Histoire du Costume en France: Gens à la suite d'un seigneur is a 1843 by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gavarni
When & what style?
1843 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

In this image, a man is depicted in a long, loose-fitting shirt with billowy sleeves and a ruffled hem. He wears a hat and holds a staff in his right hand, with his left arm bent at the elbow. The man's attire is detailed, with intricate folds and textures visible in the fabric. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the man's clothing. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus squarely on the man's attire and posture. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this image, explore the Romanticism movement.

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