Une Charge déplacée
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1845
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Une Charge déplacée is a 1845 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a top hat and long coat, holding an open book while a dog drags something on a leash. Behind him, a smaller figure in a dress walks away, looking back. The scene feels rushed, with splashes of water and a blurry background. The title *Une Charge déplacée* means "a displaced burden"—the man seems stuck carrying something heavy. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement. Next, check out lithography to see how this image was made.
