Un Diner maigre
1844
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1844
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two older men sit at a small table, drinking and talking. One holds a glass in his left hand and a piece of paper in his right, showing it to the other. The table has a bottle, two glasses, and a few other items scattered on it. Both men wear dark, old-fashioned coats and look focused on the paper. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show their expressions and movements. This style makes the scene feel lively, even though it’s just a simple moment. Next, look up lithography to see how this drawing was made.
