1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Oui Monsieur vous n'êtes pas de Paris... is a 1840 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in top hats having a heated chat. One man is turned away, his back stiff, while the other leans in, his face twisted in frustration or surprise. Both wear long coats and gloves, and the older man’s hands are clenched like he’s gripping something tight. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show their emotions—no smooth details, just bold strokes for their expressions. The background is almost blank, so all the focus stays on their faces and body language. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists made prints like this.
Honoré-Victorin Daumier was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker, whose many works offer commentary on the social and political life in France, from the Revolution of 1830 to the fall of the Second French Empire in 1870.
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