Prince Lucien Murat

About this work

This sketch shows a heavy-set man in a long black coat and striped vest, holding a cane and a top hat. His face is round, with a big mustache and a slight smile. The lines are loose and quick, like he’s drawn fast. The artist exaggerated his size and clothes to make a point—this wasn’t just a portrait, it was a joke. The sketch looks like it was made with a crayon-like tool on stone. Next, check out how lithography works to see how this sketch was made.