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Propriétaire, by Paul Gavarni, 1858

Propriétaire

Paul Gavarni

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Propriétaire is a 1858 by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Gavarni
When & what style?
1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man in a long coat, standing in profile and facing right. His hands are tucked into his pockets, and he wears dark pants and shoes. The background is a light color, with a darker area behind the man that could be a wall or a doorway. The man's facial expression is serious, and his posture conveys a sense of confidence. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

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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