Artwork
End of a Romance
End of a Romance is a print by the Romanticist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
End of a Romance is a print by Paul Gavarni, created around 1858, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in worn, old-fashioned attire, conveying a sense of sadness or defeat through his slumped posture and empty hand.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose and rapid lines, suggesting a swift execution. Its emotive focus is consistent with the Romanticism style, which often emphasized intense feelings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (13 January 1804 – 24 November 1866), a French illustrator, born in Paris.
