Twee vazen, de grootste met een basspelend jongetje c. 1870 - 1894

This pencil sketch by famed French artist Gustave Chéret, created between 1870 and 1894, features a playful design of two vases. The larger vase, taking up most of the composition, depicts a young boy seated on a stool, playing a double bass. Musical notes are sketched on the vase's surface, suggesting a lively musical scene. This preliminary drawing, likely for a larger design project, showcases Chéret's signature whimsical style and his ability to infuse everyday objects with vibrant personality. "Twee vazen, de grootste met een basspelend jongetje" exemplifies Chéret's mastery of graphic art and his contributions to the artistic movements of his time.