Frappez et on vous ouvrira!
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a man in a tall hat knocking on a door, holding a book and looking playful. This lithograph is interesting because it pokes fun at the idea that getting into a prestigious group is easy. The phrase "Frappez et on vous ouvrira!" is a joke about how hard it really is. To learn more about the method used to create this artwork, look up the technique: lithography.
