Le Beau sexe a l'école de natation

About this work

This sketch shows three women in a dim room with rough stone walls. The woman in the center wears a long, flowing dress and stands barefoot, while the two women around her hold her arms. Their clothes are simple and slightly worn. The lighting is uneven, with shadows cutting across the scene. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. The women’s expressions are serious, almost tense, as they help the central figure. This style was common in Daumier’s work, where he often used humor and sharp observation. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like Daumier created prints like this one.