Henri Monier (1799-1877) - Ink Drawing Of Four Annotated Figures

This ink drawing, signed lower center, is an original work by Henri Monnier. The artist, known for his ironic take on 19th-century society, here delivers a vivid, expressive scene. Four characters are depicted, each accompanied by a handwritten annotation.

The line is precise, caricatured without being mocking. We read the names "M. Mignolet, ex-quincaillier", "Adrien, ancien voyageur", as well as a duo entitled "La vieille dame, l'invitée et la servante". These figures seem to come from a bourgeois theater, sketched on the spot with great mastery.

This drawing is a precious testimony to the graphic talent of Monnier, famous for his scenes of manners and Parisian caricatures.

Artist: Henri Monnier (1799-1877)
Technique: India ink on paper
Dimensions: 15 x 23.5 cm
Signature: Signed lower center
Condition: Paper stained (freckles), but clearly legible and stable
Provenance: Private collection, Northern France

• An authentic piece signed by a recognized cartoonist.

• A vivid glimpse of 19th-century society.

• An intimate format, easy to show off.

Ideal for lovers of graphic art, caricature and genre scenes.