Les amateurs de tableaux (The Picture Enthusiasts)
1823
crayon
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Louis-Léopold Boilly
Louis-Léopold Boilly (1800–1800) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1823
crayon
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Les amateurs de tableaux (The Picture Enthusiasts) is a 1823 crayon by Louis-Léopold Boilly, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a group of older folks crowded around a small painting. One man holds the frame while others lean in, squinting. Their faces are drawn with sharp lines, and their clothes look fancy but worn. The scene feels cramped and busy, like a crowded room. The title says *The Picture Enthusiasts*—these guys clearly love art but aren’t shy about showing their age. The artist used a technique that lets him draw directly onto stone, then print it. Want to know more? Check out lithography.
Louis-Léopold Boilly (1800–1800) was an artist.
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