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1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people in a park. The man, leaning forward with one hand on his cane, looks down at the woman. She’s standing stiffly, holding something in her hands. Behind them, a tree and a fence blur into the background. The lines are loose and quick, like a hurried sketch. The woman’s dress and the man’s coat suggest old-fashioned clothes. The caption below them is in French, hinting at a joke or a quiet moment between them. The sketch feels like a snapshot of everyday life, not a grand scene. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints like this.
