1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Un Beau is a 1857 by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This portrait shows a man standing in front of a curtained backdrop, dressed in a long coat and dark suit. He has curly hair and is looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial expression. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up 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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