Je vous arrête, mauvais sujet...
1852
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1852
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Je vous arrête, mauvais sujet... is a 1852 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
Two older men stand on a wet street corner, shaking hands. One wears a long coat and hat, holding a bag in his other hand. The other, grinning, has a cane and a top hat. Behind them, a building with windows and a streetlamp glows faintly. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and mood—no smooth details here. The wet pavement reflects light, hinting at a recent rain. Check out lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints with stone and ink.
