Vanity Fair: Men of the Day, No. 2 "He suppressed an isthmus"

1869

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Vanity Fair: Men of the Day, No. 2 "He suppressed an isthmus" is a 1869 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1869 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a man in fancy 1860s clothes—black suit, white cravat, and a long striped coat. He’s holding a cane in one hand and gesturing with the other, like he’s mid-speech. His mustache and hair are neatly trimmed, and he’s wearing a pin on his lapel. The caption below says *"He suppressed an isthmus,"* which sounds like a playful jab at his personality or job. The sketch is simple but sharp, focusing on his confident pose. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works from this era.