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Punchinello on Stilts, by Henri-Charles Guérard, 1888

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Punchinello on Stilts is a 1888 by Henri-Charles Guérard, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri-Charles Guérard
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a man standing tall on stilts. He’s dressed in loose, baggy clothes and a tall hat, holding a stick in one hand. His face is painted white with dark lines around the eyes and mouth, giving him a comical look. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this work, titled *Punchinello on Stilts*. The artist, Henri Charles Guérard, often used humor in his drawings. Look up Henri Charles Guérard to see more of his playful sketches.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri-Charles Guérard
Artist

Henri-Charles Guérard

Henri Charles Guérard (26 April 1846, Paris - 24 March 1897, Paris) was a French painter and printmaker, particularly in etching and lithography.

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