Lepeintre Ainé in the Role of Paillasse
1831
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1831
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lepeintre Ainé in the Role of Paillasse is a 1831 graphite by Tony Johannot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a loose, oversized jacket with big buttons and a wide collar. His pants are baggy, and he’s wearing a hat with a floppy brim. One hand is raised, fingers spread as if making a gesture—maybe a joke or a dramatic pose. The drawing is all in graphite, with quick, sketchy lines that feel lively and unfinished. The clothes and posture look like they’re from a play or a clown act. If you like this style, look up Romanticism.
