Au Violon (Off to the Jug)

About this work

This crowd scene is packed with exaggerated, stick-like figures in a dimly lit room. Men in suits and hats stand shoulder-to-shoulder, while a shirtless man in the center holds hands with another. Kids peek from behind legs, and a woman in a hat clutches a child. The walls have signs like "Modes" and "Épicer," and a shopkeeper’s counter is visible on the right. The artist used sharp lines and flat colors to make the scene feel chaotic but controlled. The yellow paper and black outlines give it a rough, sketchy look—like a quick sketch blown up. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.