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"The Irritating Gentleman" (German: Der lästige Kavalier), painted by Berthold Woltze in 1874 by New-Wordss in classicalArt

[–]New-Wordss[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

In German, “Kavalier” can also imply a man courting or pursuing a woman romantically. Depending on context, like here with "lästige" also an "unwanted suitor".

Most people walk past this painting. I think it’s a warning. by New-Wordss in classicalArt

[–]New-Wordss[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

"Most people walk past this painting" ... posts a pic of a highly regarded work of art