The more I see you, the more I love him., p. 101 1852

Curator: Paul Gavarni, born in 1804, created this rather sardonic lithograph, "The more I see you, the more I love him." Editor: Oh, this has such a charged atmosphere! It's amazing how he captures that tension with just a few lines. Curator: The composition emphasizes the woman's dominance as she leans over the man, who's almost reclining. There's something unsettling about the power dynamic. Editor: It feels like love laced with a cruel joke, doesn't it? The title suggests infatuation, but her expression hints at something colder, more calculated. Curator: Maybe it reflects the social commentary Gavarni often explored, the complexities and ironies of relationships. Editor: Yes, looking at the stark contrast of light and shadow I think it is an important work! Curator: A dark humor, indeed, that still resonates today.