I Don't Dare Take Them Down...It Would Hurt Him Too Much c. 1892

"I Don't Dare Take Them Down...It Would Hurt Him Too Much" (c. 1892) is a poignant drawing by French artist Jean-Louis Forain. The artwork captures a tender moment between a man and a woman, likely a couple, in a domestic setting. The woman, dressed in a flowing gown, stands beside a man who appears to be holding a stack of papers, possibly artwork. The artist uses a delicate and expressive line to suggest a sense of vulnerability and unspoken emotions, characteristic of Forain's style. The drawing's evocative title and intimate composition invite viewers to contemplate the complexities of human relationships.