Alexander Gabriel Descamps

1853

Paul Gavarni

Associated Names
Paul Gavarni

Artist, French, 1804 - 1866

The image shows a man standing in a relaxed posture. He is facing slightly to the left, with his head turned forward. The man has a full beard and mustache, neatly styled hair, and is wearing a long, loose-fitting garment resembling a robe. He also wears boots and holds a small book in his left hand. In the background, there is a large draped curtain to the right and a decorative piece of furniture on the left side. The setting is depicted with attention to line and texture, highlighting details of clothing and background elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4598

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi, no. 282


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1945

  • French Prints of the 19th Century from the Rosenwald Collection of the National Gallery of Art, Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin, Mexico City, 1945, no. 11.

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

Q64960983

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