Je me dis en moi-même
1839
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1839
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a man and a woman standing together, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The woman's dress is fancy, with lots of details. The man's suit is simpler, but still formal. This painting is interesting because it shows a quiet moment between two people. It looks like they're thinking deeply about something. To learn more about this kind of artwork, look into the technique: lithography.
