Inspired by Eugène Boudin (1824 – 1898) – At the beach (around 1866) – Lead pencil / Watercolour – 6,49 x 9,64 inch – SOLD

“Did you read Le Havre Presse this morning?”
– No, I never read newspapers, it gives me headaches. Moreover …
– Yes, at the hotel this morning, I took a quick look during my breakfast. I burned my tongue with their coffee much too strong to my liking.– There is no escape, it’s all over the headlines. It says : Hold-up in a jewellery store in the middle of downtown, written in huge letters with a rather blurry picture of the store mentionned.
– And what does the journalist say?
– I thought you weren’t interested? Your migraine is gone?
– I haven’t got a clue. I didn’ take the time to read the article, my dog Heliot really needed to go out.
– According to the newspaper, the event occurred yesterday in the late afternoon. The shop was empty. Then, three masked and armed men came in threatening the employee and her boss. Ah, and the accountant was also there. And then, it all happened very fast. They opened their bags, picked up as much stuff as possible, emptied the cash registrer, that was quite empty, obviously, and …
– These journalists are unbelievable. A few hours later, and just like that, they come out with a story, so attractive, with many details as if they had been there. The individuals are still out there, strickly speaking, did really men do it? And how about women ?! Are there victims ? If only …
– Hey, for someone who doesn’t give a shit of what’s going on around her, I find you both sceptical and incisive.
– Actually, if you had let me finish my sentence, you would have known. To make things short, and thus, I go back to where I stopped. They opened their bags, picked up as much …
– Yes, except that now, you go around in circles, a little bit. I don’t want to sound cheeky, after my scepticism and my insight, but if you don’t come straight to the fact, the sun will go down far before you tell us all about it. So ?
– How can you possibly be my favorite little sister …
– Well, when you’re done with your family quarrels, maybe …
– Wow, but it’s getting nervous. It would almost bite. In any case it barks.
– But I really think I’m going to break your neck …