Three Hungarians

About this work

This sketch shows three people walking side by side, their backs to us. The person on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat with a feather, a long coat, and a cape. The middle figure has short hair and a plain collar, while the person on the right is dressed in a loose robe with a headscarf. The lines are quick and scratchy, giving a sense of movement. Notice how the artist captures fabric folds with sharp, angled strokes—this is a hallmark of the time. The image feels like a quick study rather than a polished work. Want to see more like this? Look up etching to learn how artists like this made prints.