1835
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Histoire d'en dire deux is a 1835 ink by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts two men standing side by side, engaged in conversation. The man on the left wears a hat and a coat, while the man on the right is dressed in a hat and a jacket. The background of the painting is a light-colored wall. The two men appear to be sharing a secret or a joke, as they lean in towards each other. The artist's use of expressive lines and shading adds depth and emotion to the scene. The painting's focus on everyday life and human interaction is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. For more information on this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (13 January 1804 – 24 November 1866), a French illustrator, born in Paris.
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