Where can I see Les Actrices: Nous ferez-vous l'hommeur de nous baiser le main??

Les Actrices: Nous ferez-vous l'hommeur de nous baiser le main? is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Les Actrices: Nous ferez-vous l'hommeur de nous baiser le main??

Les Actrices: Nous ferez-vous l'hommeur de nous baiser le main? is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Les Actrices: Nous ferez-vous l'hommeur de nous baiser le main?

Les Actrices: Nous ferez-vous l'hommeur de nous baiser le main? is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1942.936
Credit line: Gift of George W. Bierce

About this work

Overview

Les Actrices: Nous ferez-vous l'hommeur de nous baiser le main? is a print by Paul Gavarni, created in 1843, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women in a dimly lit setting, with one, dressed in an elaborate gown and crown, standing formally while the other, in simpler attire, leans forward to kiss her hand, suggesting a scene that may be playful or ironic, possibly referencing the social dynamics among actresses.

Technique & Style

Gavarni employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create depth and emphasize the women's facial expressions and gestures, achieved through skilled shading that focuses the viewer's attention on their faces and hands.