Musée du Louvre; collection des dessins, Le Remouler, par Watteau; from Magasin Pittoresque 1848 - 1864

"Le Remouleur" is a lithograph by Charles Jacque, a French artist known for his depictions of animals and rural life. This piece, created between 1848-1864, portrays a man sharpening a knife, a common task in the 19th century. Jacque's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing the figure and his tools in a moment of quiet labor. This artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the daily lives of working-class people in 19th-century France.