Au pied du Sinaï:  Georges Clemenceau et L'Oculiste Mayer

Au pied du Sinaï: Georges Clemenceau et L'Oculiste Mayer

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

1898

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two older men sitting close together. One holds a lamp, while the other leans in, looking at something in his hand. Their clothes are simple—coats and hats—but their faces are drawn with quick, loose lines. The background is faint, just a hint of a room. The artist focused on their expressions and posture, making them feel real and alive. The drawing looks like it was made fast, almost like a snapshot. If you like this style, check out Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, 1864–1901).

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