What a Dreadful SalonPaul Gavarni · 1839

  • Creation date1839
  • MuseumBibliothèque Nationale

Paul Gavarni (1804 – 1866)

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About this artwork

  • Title: What a Dreadful Salon
  • Artist: Paul Gavarni
  • Year: 1839
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Bibliothèque Nationale
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

What was Paul Gavarni's age when "What a Dreadful Salon" was created?

When "What a Dreadful Salon" was created in 1839, Paul Gavarni - born in 1804 - was 35 years old.

How strong are the colors of "What a Dreadful Salon"?

The color of "What a Dreadful Salon" is muted in saturation and monochromatic in intensity.

Who created "What a Dreadful Salon"?

"What a Dreadful Salon" was created by Paul Gavarni. The information on this page describes Paul Gavarni's original work.

Toward which tone does "What a Dreadful Salon" lean?

"What a Dreadful Salon" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.

In what year was "What a Dreadful Salon" by Paul Gavarni created?

"What a Dreadful Salon" by Paul Gavarni was created in 1839.

Is "What a Dreadful Salon" more bright or more dark overall?

"What a Dreadful Salon" by Paul Gavarni is recorded as brilliant, with a bright balance luminance.

Where can I see the original "What a Dreadful Salon" by Paul Gavarni?

You can see the original "What a Dreadful Salon" at the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, France.

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