Une Rencontre en pleine eau
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1843
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows four men by the water. One sits on a barrel, smoking and looking down. Another stands, holding a bag and shouting toward a small boat. The third man leans against the barrel, hat tipped back. In the background, two more figures row a boat while others stand on the shore. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and conversation. The scene looks like a busy dockside moment, with people talking and going about their day. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
