Ah Ben!...
1841
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1841
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men on a city street. One is bent over, adjusting the other’s pants, who’s sitting on the ground with his hands on his knees. The background has a building with a sign that says *"au Cat Sharré"* and a cat drawn above it. The drawing is rough and sketchy, with quick lines and no color. The title at the bottom reads *"Ah ben! che bon! on t’en donnera des gambes pou’d z'arranger comm’ ça!"*—it’s a funny moment frozen in time. The artist signed it *"Pigal"* in the corner. Next, check out lithography to see how this sketch was made.
