1846
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Lazarille de Tormes Stealing Drink from a Blind Man is a 1846 graphite by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people by a table. One sits bent over, holding a container, while the other stands close, reaching toward it. The background is messy lines—maybe a curtain or cloth—drawn quickly in loose strokes. The paper looks worn, with smudges and erased marks. The standing figure’s hand is outstretched, like they’re sneaking something. The blind man’s posture suggests he’s unaware, adding tension to the scene. The artist left the drawing rough, with heavy shading and quick scribbles. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama.
Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1878–1878) was an artist.
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