Et pas le Sou pour Souper

Et pas le Sou pour Souper

Paul Gavarni

1835

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two people walking side by side on a cobblestone street. The person on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat, a brown coat, and a light dress with dark patterns. The person on the right has messy hair, a fur collar, and a loose jacket with quick, sketchy strokes. Their faces look serious, almost like they’re in a quiet argument. The artist used loose lines and quick watercolor washes, giving it a rough, lively feel. The cobblestones and clothing details are simple but full of movement. Look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up colors like this.

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