Sheet of Sketches: Men, Women and Mice n.d.

"Sheet of Sketches: Men, Women and Mice" is a collection of quick sketches by Auguste Raffet. Created in the mid-19th century, the work depicts a variety of figures, including women in traditional dress and men in working garb, as well as a pair of realistically rendered rats. The artist’s interest in depicting daily life is apparent in the casual, almost snapshot-like feel of the drawings. This sheet is a prime example of Raffet's ability to capture the character of his subjects with a few deft strokes. The Art Institute of Chicago houses the sheet, which is small in size, measuring 208 × 277 mm.