Ainsi donc, quoique j'vous avoue...
1846
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1846
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in a dim room. One wears a fancy judge’s hat and coat, gesturing with his hands. The other stands stiffly, dressed in rough clothes. The judge looks smug, while the other man seems nervous. A door and a small table are in the background. The title text hints at a courtroom scene—likely a joke about a thief and a judge. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to exaggerate their expressions. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
