Le Triste Souvenir (The Sad Memory)
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1766
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows four figures in a dim, shadowy scene. Two women stand in the center—one holding a child, the other resting her hand on the first woman’s arm. Behind them, a seated man leans forward, while another child kneels on the ground. The background is blurry, with trees and a faint sky. The title *Le Triste Souvenir* (The Sad Memory) hints at a quiet, heavy mood. The loose, sketchy lines and brown tones give it a dreamy, unfinished feel. Look up etching to see how artists like Charpentier created these soft, layered prints.
