As for me, if I have nothing in the bank, that's the fault of events, p. 15 1853

Editor: This print, "As for me, if I have nothing in the bank, that's the fault of events, p. 15," is by Paul Gavarni. It depicts two working-class men in conversation, and there's a subtle tension in their interaction. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Ah, Gavarni. He had such a talent for capturing the nuances of Parisian life. For me, this image speaks volumes about the artist's own struggles with debt. The window behind them almost feels like a prison bar, don't you think? Editor: I do! The heavy shading contributes to that feeling, definitely. Curator: Exactly! And that's the fault of events. What a way of accepting fate. It's almost funny, in a dark way. Editor: I agree; I see the humor in it now that you mention it. Thanks for pointing that out! Curator: My pleasure! Gavarni always offers a glimpse into the heart, doesn't he?