Apollon vendant sa lyre
1849
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Amédée Charles Henri Cham
Amédée Charles Henri Cham (1831–1831) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Apollon vendant sa lyre is a 1849 ink by Amédée Charles Henri Cham, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men on a street. One wears a top hat and a long coat, holding a bag and looking at a lyre. The other is dressed in flowing robes, like an ancient figure, and is handing over the lyre. Behind them, a dome and building suggest a city setting. The title hints this is a joke about Apollo selling his lyre—maybe a poke at art losing value. The loose, sketchy lines make it feel quick and funny, not polished. Next, check out lithography to see how artists made prints like this.
Amédée Charles Henri Cham (1831–1831) was an artist.
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