Inconvénient d'envoyer un mauvais tableau...

Inconvénient d'envoyer un mauvais tableau...

Honoré Daumier

1848

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two men in a cluttered room. One sits slumped in a chair, holding a small dog, while the other stands nearby, gesturing angrily and holding a rolled-up paper. Behind them is an easel with a half-finished painting, shelves with more art, and a small statue on a ledge. The standing man looks frustrated, maybe arguing about the painting. The room feels cramped, with lots of art supplies and unfinished work everywhere. If you like this style, check out lithography next.

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