Une mine d'or qui dort
1838
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1838
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see two people talking in this lithograph. They're standing with big gestures, wearing different clothes. The way they're dressed and acting says a lot about their social status. This artwork is interesting because it shows how people interact with each other. The artist used humor to comment on society, which was a unique approach at the time. To learn more about this style, look into the technique: lithography.
