
Scène de voleurs
A dynamic and minutely observed scene rendered in pen and black ink, brown wash, and watercolour over pencil, showcasing Boilly's masterful ability to capture human figures in animated, spontaneous action. The layered technique lends the composition both precision and warmth, with the fluid washes building depth and atmosphere around the lively figures. Characteristic of Boilly's keen eye for everyday life and social observation, the work balances technical refinement with an energetic, almost theatrical sense of narrative.
- Medium
- Pen and black ink and brown wash and watercolour over pencil
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries
July 6, 2022
Estimate: $14,000 – $18,000
Lot 42
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