Aristide Bruant
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a man in a dark, shadowy doorway. He’s wearing a long coat with a fur collar and a hat pulled low. One hand rests on the wall, while the other holds a cane. His face looks tired, and the lighting is dim, making the scene feel gritty and real. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to draw him, almost like a quick snapshot. This style makes the picture feel alive but rough around the edges. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
