1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Le Comédien is a 1858 by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man standing in front of a table, with his hands in his pockets. He's wearing a long coat and a hat, and has a serious expression on his face. The background is a simple room with a table and a chair. The man's pose and expression suggest that he's a performer or actor, and the title "Le Comédien" supports this idea. The painting's style is realistic, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and the room's furnishings. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.
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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