Entrée en classe du jeune Estancelin
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A stiff little boy steps into a classroom under a teacher’s stern gaze. His stool is too small. Other kids crane their necks, some giggling. The room feels tight, like a play where roles are set. Daumier liked poking fun at everyday life. Lithography let him print quick, sharp jokes in newspapers. This one captures school in 1850 France—rows of hats, a single stern face. His lines look almost like doodles. See how he stacks heads and coats? Try sketching your own classroom scene.
