Sketch of a Man

Paul Gavarni

Associated Names
Paul Gavarni

Artist, French, 1804 - 1866

The image depicts a standing person with their hands in the pockets of their jacket. The person is facing forward with a slightly hunched posture, head slightly tilted downward. The face shows detailed features like a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, and an open mouth. The person wears a cap covering most of their hair, a loose jacket, baggy pants, and simple shoes. There are no visible accessories or items in their hands. The background is plain with faint scribbled lines and light brown spots scattered on the textured surface.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown and red ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 20.7 x 13.4 cm (8 1/8 x 5 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.4602


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

LJR (Lugt Supp.1760b)

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64619032

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