A Bas Le Progrès!; Mademoiselle Julie; Le Ménage Brésile
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a crowded, chaotic scene with people in dark coats and bright red hats. Some are playing brass instruments, while others sit or stand around a small stage. The colors are bold—lots of reds, blues, and yellows—with a rough, sketchy look. The painting feels like a snapshot of everyday life, full of movement and noise. The artist used a limited color palette but made it pop with thick, visible brushstrokes. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.