We have given no one the right to doubt the sincerity of our manifestations. Therefore, say briefly today: No! Prussia's attitude does not in the least disquiet us
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
We have given no one the right to doubt the sincerity of our manifestations. Therefore, say briefly today: No! Prussia's attitude does not in the least disquiet us is a 1858 by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows two people in a dimly lit room. One is a woman standing and reading a large book, her hair pulled back. The other is an older man lying down, his head resting on a pillow, looking up at her. Heavy curtains frame the scene, and the artist used shading to show folds in their clothes. The woman’s serious expression and the man’s relaxed pose create a quiet moment. The title hints at a political message, but here it’s just a snapshot of daily life. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
