1864
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Eh bien, mon cher, vous avez perdu ... is a 1864 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in robes and tall hats, leaning close like they’re arguing. One has his hand on his chin, looking frustrated, while the other gestures with his finger raised. Their faces are drawn in a quick, rough style—big noses, sharp chins, and serious expressions. The text below them is in French, hinting at a legal joke about winning or losing money. The whole scene feels like a snapshot of a real moment, not polished. Next, check out lithography to see how this sketch was made.
Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.
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