L'Oeil du maitre
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people in a dim room. The person on the left, dressed in a long dress and hood, holds a small object and looks down. The person on the right, wearing loose pants and a cap, stands with one hand on their hip and the other holding a glass. Shadows and rough lines make the scene feel quick and sketchy. Notice how the artist used simple lines to show their expressions—one looks focused, the other amused. The drawing feels like a quick snapshot of life, not a polished portrait. Next, look up lithography to see how this sketch was made.
