Poisson en habit de Païsan

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a man in old-fashioned clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a loose shirt with buttons, and baggy pants tucked into boots. One hand rests on his hip, and he stands against a simple wall with a window frame behind him. The lines are scratchy, like someone drew fast with a sharp tool. The title at the bottom calls him "Poisson en habit de Païsan," which means "Poisson in peasant clothes." It’s a playful twist—this man looks like a nobleman dressed as a farmer. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists created sharp, detailed prints like this.