C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami...
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three men in a room with fancy wallpaper and a small table. One man is leaning over the table, looking at something the second man is holding—a tiny object like a key or coin. The third man stands nearby with his hands in his pockets, watching. Behind them, a framed painting hangs on the wall. The men’s expressions and body language suggest a mix of curiosity and suspicion. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show their reactions clearly. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.