9 heures du soir
1839
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1839
crayon
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
9 heures du soir is a 1839 crayon by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people in bed at night. One is sitting up, holding a lantern, while the other lies under the covers. The room is dim, with heavy curtains and a small table nearby. The person sitting has a tired look, and the bedclothes are rumpled. The title at the top hints this is about a lonely evening—maybe a bachelor’s life. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the mood. Next, check out lithography to see how this drawing was made.
