Électeurs, dans mes bras!...
1869
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1869
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a person standing on a horse’s back, holding a giant book labeled *"Le Dix Neuf Janvier, Mémoire Justificatif."* The horse looks tired, with its head drooping. The scene is drawn in black and white, with rough, sketchy lines. The book’s title hints at a political document—likely a justification for something big. The artist used quick, bold strokes to make the scene feel urgent and a little silly. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
