En v'la un, il pourrait bien être malheureux...

En v'la un, il pourrait bien être malheureux...

Honoré Daumier

1862

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting alone, looking unhappy. He's slumped over, with his head in his hands. The artist used simple lines and shading to create a sense of sadness. The man's face is hidden, which makes you wonder what's wrong. Maybe he's lost someone or something. This kind of storytelling in art can be interesting. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the technique: lithography.

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