Rastender Don Quichote (_) und der Tod als Sensenmann 

Honoré Daumier’s “Resting Don Quixote and Death as a Reaper”, is a pen and ink drawing on paper. The image is dominated by lines, with an emphasis on the immediacy of the creative process; there's little blending of tones, or any overt attempt to make it look polished. The stark lines give the artwork a raw, urgent feel. You can almost see Daumier’s hand moving across the page, capturing Don Quixote’s weariness in a few strokes. The deliberate choice of a humble material like paper, coupled with the swift application of ink, also speaks volumes about the work's place in the social context of art production. In choosing these inexpensive materials and immediate techniques, Daumier rejects any preciousness, instead choosing to focus on conveying the emotional impact of Don Quixote’s journey. Ultimately, this drawing makes it clear that the material and the process are just as important as the subject matter when it comes to understanding the true essence of a work of art.