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Rodeurs, by Paul Gavarni, 1858

Rodeurs

Paul Gavarni

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Rodeurs 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 sitting on a stone wall, wearing a hat and looking down at the ground. He is dressed in dark clothing, and his face is blurred. The background is a light-colored wall with vertical wooden beams. The man's posture and facial expression convey a sense of sadness or contemplation. The artist's use of shading and texture adds depth to the image. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to this painting, which showcases the artist's skill in capturing everyday scenes and emotions.

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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