The Drinker, Front View
1622
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Drinker, Front View is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a funny, exaggerated figure with a big head and tiny legs. One arm is raised, holding a cup up like it’s drinking. The other arm is bent, and the figure looks like it’s walking or stumbling. The clothes are simple, with rolled-up sleeves and stockings that end in little loops. The artist made the face look surprised or silly, with big eyes and a wide mouth. The lines are scratchy and dark, giving it a rough, fast feel. This is one of four prints made around 1622. Check out etching to see how artists like this made prints with sharp lines.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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