Je n'ai jamais tant ri qu'a l'enterrement de la fille a Bourdin...
1862
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1862
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a rowdy group of men in a dimly lit bar. They’re crowded around a table, laughing and drinking. One man leans in close, holding a glass, while others slouch in chairs or stand nearby. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show their messy clothes and tired faces. Outside the window, a bare tree and dark sky peek through. The caption at the bottom is in French and hints at a joke about a funeral. The scene feels lively but a little grimy, like a moment frozen in time. Want to know more? Try lithography to see how this sketch was made.
