Two Men Arguing

Paul Gavarni

Associated Names
Paul Gavarni

Artist, French, 1804 - 1866

The sketch shows two people depicted in full body from behind and in a three-quarter view. The person on the left is standing with their back to the viewer, with a head turned slightly to the side. They have long, wavy hair and are wearing a coat. The other person is facing forward with their body slightly turned toward the first person. They have short hair and are wearing a jacket over an inner garment. This person is holding a hat in one hand. The scene is set against a plain background with some shading to suggest depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 28.7 x 22.5 cm (11 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.50


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower right: Gavarni

Markings

BS: C WISE 1er CH DOULENS

Wikidata ID

Q64619035

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