Nib or the Amateur Photographer (Nib ou le photographe-amateur) [right recto]
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man in a hat holding an old-fashioned camera. He’s standing on a sidewalk, looking down at it like he’s checking something. In the background, a boat floats on water, and the word "NIB" is written in bold letters at the top. The drawing is simple but full of personality—just a few quick lines capture the man’s pose and the camera’s shape. The boat in the distance adds a touch of everyday life to the scene. Want to see more like this? Check out lithography to learn how artists make prints like this one.