Saperlotte!... que je voudrais... que ma femme ait fini...
1844
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1844
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people outside near a rocky shore. A man in a top hat and long coat is leaning forward, looking at something in his hand. A woman in a long dress stands beside him, holding her own small object and glancing at him. The sky and water are faintly drawn in the background. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. The scene looks like a moment of surprise or frustration between the two characters. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.
