Madame demande son café
1854
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1854
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people sitting close together. The woman on the left holds a cup and saucer, looking down at it. The man on the right leans in, holding a spoon and a napkin, as if he’s about to eat or drink. Their clothes look old-fashioned, and the background has a lamp and some books. The title at the bottom hints at a joke—it’s about coffee and timing. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture their expressions and posture. Want to know more? Look up lithography.
