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Les Martyrs, by Paul Gavarni, 1847

Les Martyrs

Paul Gavarni

1847

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Les Martyrs is a 1847 by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gavarni
When & what style?
1847 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts two men standing in a landscape, engaged in conversation. The man on the left wears a pointed hat and a dark jacket, while the man on the right is dressed in a long, dark coat. The background features a cloudy sky and a body of water, with a few plants scattered around the men. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The overall mood is one of contemplation and quiet reflection. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Gavarni
Artist

Paul Gavarni

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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