The Song of the Disconsolate One
George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
1863
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
1863
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man and woman standing close together, looking down at a book. The woman wears a long dress with a high collar, and the man has a suit jacket and a top hat. Around them, faint ghostly figures float in the air, holding hands or looking sad. The artist used quick, loose lines to show movement and emotion, almost like a sketch. The ghostly figures add a dreamy, uneasy feeling to the scene. Next, check out Realism to see more art that focuses on everyday life and emotions.
