La Rencontre sous bois
1844
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1844
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people in a dark, rocky forest. One person sits on a rock, wrapped in a coat, looking down. The other stands, holding a walking stick and a hat, peering at something on the ground. The trees loom around them, rough and tangled. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show texture—clothes, rocks, and leaves all look rough and real. This style fits the mood of the scene. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints like this.
