1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
End of a Romance is a 1858 by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a tired-looking man in old-fashioned clothes. His hat is pulled low, and he’s holding his head with one hand while the other rests open, empty. The lines are loose and quick, like the artist drew fast. The man’s slumped posture and empty hand hint at sadness or defeat. His clothes look worn, and the whole scene feels quiet and heavy. Want to know more? Check out Romanticism—this style often focused on emotions like this.
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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