Artwork
Laitière
Laitière is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.273
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
Laitière is a print by Paul Gavarni, created around 1857, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a simple, practical outfit standing outdoors, likely in a rural setting. The title Laitière, meaning 'milkmaid', suggests a connection to farm work or everyday labor.
Context
Laitière is one of a series called Physionomies Parisiennes, which documents aspects of everyday life in Paris, indicating Gavarni's interest in capturing the city's ordinary people and scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier, a French illustrator, born in Paris.
