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About this work

This sketch shows two men facing each other, drawn in quick, rough lines. One wears a wide-brimmed hat and a loose jacket, looking slightly confused. The other has a long beard, a fancy hat with a feather, and a serious expression—his hand rests on his chin. The paper looks old and worn, with some handwritten notes in French. The title at the top hints this might be a joke about someone raised in luxury but now struggling. The artist used a scratchy, sketchy style to make the faces look expressive and exaggerated. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.