Mais monsieur le propriétaire, voyez...
1847
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1847
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in a dimly lit room. One stands with hands clasped, looking at the other. The second man gestures widely, his coat loose and his boots scuffed. Behind them, a fancy clock and a small table with a lamp sit in the shadows. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and mood. The scene looks like a heated conversation, maybe about money or rules. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like Daumier made prints like this.
