Mon journal 1858

"Mon journal" (1858) by Paul Gavarni depicts a man seated at a desk, his head resting on his hand. He is surrounded by papers, suggesting a writer or journalist. The image captures the weariness and loneliness of a solitary figure, a theme Gavarni explored in his social commentary drawings. Gavarni’s keen observation of Parisian life is evident in the realistic details and the man's melancholic pose. The drawing's stark contrasts and expressive lines contribute to the overall mood of introspection and solitude. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this work.