Then Lambertier is with Caroline? c. 19th century

Editor: Here we have Paul Gavarni's "Then Lambertier is with Caroline?". The figures are so expressive. What formal elements stand out to you in this composition? Curator: The stark contrast between the figures and the landscape creates a tension. Notice how the cross-hatching defines form and texture, yet there is an undeniable flatness. The lines direct the viewer's gaze toward the couple, inviting scrutiny. Editor: That's fascinating! So, the tension is created through form? Curator: Precisely. The flatness jars against our expectations of depth, reinforcing the print's constructed nature. Did anything surprise you about this work? Editor: I didn't expect such depth from an engraving, but I can see how the lines create that effect. Curator: I'm glad we were able to consider the piece in this way.