Ayant la prétention de faire partie du beau monde
1847
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1847
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a crowded room where a man in a suit is leaning in close to a woman in a fancy dress, holding her hand. Others stand around, watching or chatting. The woman holds a fan and a bouquet of flowers, while the man looks like he’s whispering something. The background has heavy curtains and a few vague shapes, like a vase and a door. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and personality. The title at the top, *"Les Bons Bourgeois,"* hints this is a joke about people pretending to be part of high society. Want to know more? Check out lithography to see how this print was made.
