1853
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
"Voyons! Mme Majeste..." is a 1853 ink by Paul Gavarni, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people standing close, talking. One wears a dark cap and coat, the other a loose shirt with a hand on their hip. The background is blurry, with faint outlines of buildings and trees. The lines are rough and sketchy, like a quick drawing. The title at the bottom hints at a joke—it’s a funny scene from everyday life. The artist used a fast, loose style to capture their expressions and body language. Want to see more? Check out lithography to learn how this sketchy style was made.
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (13 January 1804 – 24 November 1866), a French illustrator, born in Paris.
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