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Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
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Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Old Woman in Red Cap, 1852-1866
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Old Woman in Red Cap
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is a captivating 19th century drawing by the renowned French artist Paul Gavarni, created between 1852 and 1866. This poignant work of art depicts an elderly woman, dressed in a simple red cap and a worn, faded shawl, as she sits in profile with a pensive expression. The woman's weathered face, etched with lines of age and hardship, speaks volumes about a life filled with hardships and struggles. Gavarni, born as Hippolyte-Georges-Paul-Feghas Carlulemas, was a prominent figure in the Realist movement of the 19th century. His works often depicted the everyday lives of the working and poor classes, offering a glimpse into the social realities of the time. The use of ink on brown moderately thick slightly textured wove paper, with red ink and sanguine colored ink with white heightening, adds depth and texture to the image, further emphasizing the woman's aged appearance and the worn texture of her clothing. The woman's headgear, a simple red cap, is a common accessory for women of the working and poor classes during this time period in France. The use of color in the drawing, with the red cap standing out against the muted tones of the woman's clothing and the background, draws the viewer's attention to the woman's face and her story. This powerful portrait, now housed at the Walters Art Museum, offers a poignant reminder of the struggles and hardships faced by the working and poor classes during the 19th century. The woman's age, her worn clothing, and her pensive expression all serve to convey a sense of quiet dignity and resilience, making "Old Woman in Red Cap" a compelling and moving work of art.
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