Carnaval

Paul Gavarni

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a scene titled "Carnaval" by Paul Gavarni. Two people wearing white outfits and masks look to a third person on the ground. The person on the ground wears an off-white outfit with a hat and white socks. The ground is wood and there is a curtain on the left. The image contains French text at the top and bottom. The two standing people are looking down at the person on the ground, who appears to have fallen over backwards. The standing people wear loose-fitting white clothing with billowy sleeves. The person on the right has a black cape or coat hanging from their arm. The background is shaded with darker tones behind the curtain and lighter tones elsewhere. The drawing style is detailed with shading and texture. The overall composition shows a moment of interaction between the three figures.