On demande une réponse par le courrier

On demande une réponse par le courrier

Aubert

1854

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three women in a dimly lit room. One sits on a chair, bent over a small table, holding a piece of paper and a pen. The woman behind her stands with her hands on her hips, wearing a loose dress and a head covering. A third woman in the background holds a glass and looks off to the side. The room has a fireplace and a few scattered objects on a table. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture their expressions and clothes. The scene looks like everyday life, but with a touch of drama. The title at the bottom means "A letter reply is requested," hinting at a story behind it. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.

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