En quarante
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1893
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a top hat carrying a tray with a drink. His face is blurred, and his body is drawn in quick, loose lines. The hat sits slightly crooked, and the artist used simple strokes to suggest movement. The drawing feels hurried, like it was made fast—maybe while watching the man walk by. The lines are rough but full of energy, almost like a quick snapshot. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
