Who painted Revers des Médailles?

Revers des Médailles was painted by Paul Gavarni in 1842.

Where can I see Revers des Médailles?

Revers des Médailles is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Revers des Médailles?

Revers des Médailles is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Revers des Médailles

Paul Gavarni , 1842

Revers des Médailles is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1942.941
Credit line: Gift of George W. Bierce

About this work

Overview

Revers des Médailles is a print by Paul Gavarni, created in 1842, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men in 19th-century attire engaged in a private conversation, with one whispering to the other, who appears surprised. A sign in the background bears French inscriptions, including 'Découverte Mery' and 'Contre la Surdité', hinting at the conversation's subject matter.

Technique & Style

Gavarni employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey the men's poses and reactions, imbuing the scene with a sense of liveliness. The use of contrasting light and dark areas adds depth to the composition.