Terror of Grenelle (La terreur de Grenelle)
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three people in a crowded, dimly lit room. A man in a cap and coat stands with his back to us, leaning toward a seated woman who looks nervous. A child clings to her leg, staring up at the man. The lines are loose and quick, like a snapshot of a tense moment. The artist used a rough, sketchy style to show movement and emotion. The scene feels raw and immediate, like something you’d catch in a hurry. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
