1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Les Petite Mordont is a 1853 by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two women in old-fashioned clothes. One holds a basket, the other leans on her arm. Their faces are drawn simply, with strong lines and dark shading. The background has a dimly lit street with buildings and a shop window. The artist uses heavy shadows to show depth, making the women stand out. The scene looks like everyday life, not fancy or grand. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this shading works.
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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