A Sailor Standing on the ShorePaul Gavarni · 1860
Romanticism
1860
33.0 x 23.0 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Paul Gavarni (1804 – 1866)
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About this artwork
- Title: A Sailor Standing on the Shore
- Artist: Paul Gavarni
- Year: 1860
- Original dimensions: 33.0 x 23.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Vivid
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
What art movement does "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni belong to?
"A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni belongs to the Romanticism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
At what age did Paul Gavarni make "A Sailor Standing on the Shore"?
When "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" was created in 1860, Paul Gavarni - born in 1804 - was 56 years old.
Who is the artist behind "A Sailor Standing on the Shore"?
"A Sailor Standing on the Shore" is attributed to Paul Gavarni.
Does the copyright of "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni allow reproductions?
"A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.
In what year was "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni created?
"A Sailor Standing on the Shore" dates from 1860. The date places the work within Paul Gavarni's career and its era.
How is the palette of "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni described?
The palette of "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni is described as neutrals. It is a compact description of the work's colors.
Toward which tone does "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" lean?
An ochre to sepia hue runs through "A Sailor Standing on the Shore" by Paul Gavarni.