1843
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Souvenirs du Bal Chicard: Pistolet is a 1843 by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a woman striking a playful pose. She’s wearing a loose white shirt, dark shorts with striped cuffs, and stockings. One arm is raised, the other holds a small object near her face, and her hair is pulled back. The title, *Pistolet*, hints this might be a nod to her pose or a prop—like a tiny pistol. The background is just text and a faint shadow, so the focus stays on her. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.
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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