Une querelle d'allemand
1841
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1841
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Une querelle d'allemand is a 1841 ink by Honoré Daumier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two men in a small, cluttered room. One stands holding a hat and a rolled paper, leaning toward the other man, who’s slumped in a chair with his head in his hands. Behind them, a wall has a half-finished sign with the words *"Augment"* and *"Vitesse"* scrawled on it. The standing man looks frustrated, while the seated one seems exhausted. The title, *Une querelle d’allemand*, hints this scene might be about a disagreement—possibly over money or words. The rough, sketchy lines and dark contrasts give it a sharp, urgent feel. Next, check out how this was made with lithography.
