The Poor Family (Une famille pauvre)

1843/1848

Paul Gavarni

Associated Names
Paul Gavarni

Artist, French, 1804 - 1866

The image displays three individuals shown from nearly full body to full body within the frame. The person on the left is reclining against a surface, leaning back with their head tilted slightly downwards. Their facial features are shadowed, with medium-length, somewhat unkempt hair. They are wearing dark, textured clothing, and their feet are visible, dressed in worn shoes. The central figure is seated and appears to be looking down, with long, dark hair cascading forward and partially obscuring their face. They are dressed in a light, loose-fitting garment. To the right, a child is sitting, resting their head on their forearms, with short hair framing their face. The scene is set in a dim background, with textured walls and shadows.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4593

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi, no. 232


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

Wikidata ID

Q64960973

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