Antoine and Gémier in "Une Faillite"
1894
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two men in a dimly lit room. One stands with his back to us, wearing a long coat and holding a rolled-up paper. The other man faces a mirror, adjusting his tie while looking at his reflection. The lines are loose and quick, like a hurried drawing. The rough, sketchy style suggests this was made fast—maybe even on the spot. The room looks plain, with a chair and a window in the background. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
