Les Martyrs

Paul Gavarni

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a man and woman sitting in chairs. The woman sits in a large chair with a tufted back, wearing a long dress and bare feet. Her dark hair is pulled back into a bun. She faces to the right, leaning forward slightly with her left hand near her face. A book lies open on her lap. The man sits in a smaller chair behind her, holding up a newspaper to read. He wears dark clothing. Behind them, a wall features a shelf and a window with a curtain pulled back. The drawing, titled "Les Martyrs" by Paul Gavarni, shows a simple interior scene.