The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 8, 2026

A vertically oriented lithograph in gray tones depicts a woman with light skin tone and dark hair in a bun sitting in profile. She wears a collared gown and holds an open newspaper. Behind her, a balding man with light skin tone, mustache, and beard reclines with his eyes closed. Vertical lines suggest curtains in the background, while dense hatching creates shadows on their clothing and the plush surface.

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

c. 1857–58

Paul Gavarni

(French, 1804–1866)
France, 19th century
lithograph
Dudley P. Allen Fund 1922.381
Catalogue raisonné: Armelhault and Bocher 1842, proof
Location: Not on view
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