1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Masques et visages: Par-ci, par-la: M'ame Beauminet, ta majeste... is a 1858 by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two people in a dimly lit room. The woman lies back on a couch, dressed in a loose white blouse with lace trim at the neckline. A man leans over her, his hand resting on her shoulder, wearing a dark jacket and light pants. Heavy curtains frame the scene, adding shadow to the background. The woman’s relaxed pose and the man’s casual touch suggest a private, intimate moment. The artist used soft shading to create a gentle contrast between light and dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting effect works in other art.
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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