La femme. Je viens de découvrir une mèche...
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Honoré Daumier’s lithograph shows a man holding a comb over his head while a woman leans in, talking. His gesture looks playful, not angry. The woman’s tilted head and parted lips make it feel real, like a snapshot of daily life. Daumier used quick, scratchy lines to catch movement. Lithographs were cheap and fast back then—perfect for political jokes or scenes like this. The ink bleeds slightly, giving the image a rough, honest feel. If you like sharp character studies, look up Daumier, Honoré.
