Un Veritable amateur
1847
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1847
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in a dimly lit room with framed pictures on the walls. One man stands with his back to us, wearing a long coat and top hat. The other man, also in a top hat and coat, leans forward, holding a magnifying glass to closely examine a painting. The title *Un véritable amateur* (A True Amateur) suggests the man isn’t just looking—he’s studying the art like a detective. The rough, sketchy style fits the quick, satirical tone of the time. If you like this, check out lithography to see how artists made prints like this one.
