Quelle heureuse rencontre!... C'est...
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three men in fancy 19th-century clothes standing outside. One holds a cane, another holds a pipe, and all three wear tall hats and long coats. Their faces look serious, and they seem to be talking or shaking hands. The drawing is done in a rough, sketchy style that feels quick and lively. It looks like it was made fast, almost like a sketchbook doodle but more detailed. Try looking up lithography to see how this kind of drawing was made.
