Landschap met grafsteen 1841

"Landschap met grafsteen" (Landscape with a Tombstone) is a lithograph created by Paul Gavarni in 1841. The artwork depicts a somber scene, likely inspired by the Romantic era fascination with the macabre. The foreground is dominated by a solitary tombstone amidst overgrown foliage, while the background features a distant cityscape shrouded in clouds. Gavarni, known for his social commentary and satirical works, uses this piece to explore themes of mortality and the passage of time. This lithograph is a fine example of Gavarni's work, highlighting his mastery of detail and atmospheric rendering.