L'or est une chimère
1839
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1839
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A man stands alone, looking unhappy as he gazes at a storefront window. He's dressed in a top hat and overcoat. The window is filled with coiled items, and the background has strong vertical lines. This lithograph shows a moment of quiet thought. The man's expression suggests he's not pleased with what he sees. He might be thinking about the value of the things in the window. To learn more about this style of printmaking, look up the technique: lithography.
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