Monsieur Berryer devant sa glace ...
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a man standing in front of a mirror, looking at his reflection. He's dressed in a dark coat and cap, and has a big nose and bushy sideburns. The background is textured, which makes the scene feel intimate. This lithograph is interesting because it shows a quiet moment of self-reflection. The man's expression is calm and thoughtful. To learn more about this kind of printmaking, look into the technique: lithography.
