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About this work

This sketch shows two men in a quick, funny conversation. One guy wears a big hat, a long coat, and a bow tie, while the other has messy hair and a striped vest. The first man’s shoe is untied, and he’s holding his hat like he’s mid-thought. The second man looks surprised, with his hand near his face. Daumier made this drawing using a fast, sketchy style that feels alive. The words at the bottom hint at a joke about manners, but the focus is on their exaggerated faces and poses. Next, check out technique: lithography to see how artists like Daumier made sharp, expressive prints.