La paix a tout prix
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a strong-armed figure swinging a club at a fancy chandelier. The chandelier has a crown on top and looks heavy. The figure’s other hand holds a branch with a few leaves. The artist is making fun of how power can be broken—even fancy, expensive things. The rough lines and simple shapes feel urgent, like a protest. Next, look up lithography to see how artists like this made sharp prints with stone and ink.
