Carnaval
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white drawing shows a man and woman standing indoors. The woman wears a long, flowing dress with a high neckline, and the man has a top hat and a dark coat. They’re looking at something outside a window—maybe a street or another room—while standing close together. The title *Une Conquête* (A Conquest) hints this might be about a quiet moment between them. The artist used simple lines and shading to show their shapes and clothes clearly. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style often focused on everyday life and emotions.
