Yahne and Mayer in "L'age difficile" (Yahne et Mayer dans "L'age difficile")
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people in a dimly lit room. One is older, standing behind a younger woman who’s turned slightly toward us. Their faces are loose and quick—just a few lines to suggest expressions. The background is plain, with a dark wall and a faint curtain on the left. The artist used a sketchy, rough style, almost like a quick drawing. This piece was made as a study for a play called *L’age difficile*. The olive-green tones give it a faded, intimate feel. Next, check out lithography to see how artists print images like this.
