Frédéric Sauvage
1853
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1853
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows an older man with a wild white beard and curly hair, dressed in a long, loose coat. He stands in a cluttered room, one hand on his hip, the other holding a tool or stick. Behind him, a half-finished sculpture and some papers are scattered on a table. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to make the scene feel lively and real. This style was popular in mid-1800s France. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
