J'ai tort, mon cher Valère, et t'en demande excuse

About this work

This black-and-white print shows three people in a room with tall columns. A woman in a long dress with ruffles stands on the left, looking toward two men. One man is pulling the other’s hat off, while the second man reaches out like he’s stopping him. The floor has a few scattered items, and the walls are plain but for a draped curtain in the back. The text at the bottom reads *"J’ai tort, mon cher Valère & t’en demande excuse"*—a line that sounds like an apology. The artist used fine lines to show movement and emotion, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, check out etching to see how artists create detailed prints like this one.