Arlequin pleurant

About this work

This sketch shows a lanky figure in baggy clothes, slouching with one hand on its hip and the other wiping its face. The outfit looks loose and patched, with a wide belt and a floppy hat. A sword hangs at its side, and the background is just a faint outline of bushes. The title *Arlequin pleurant* hints this might be a sad clown character—Arlequin was a stock figure in old plays. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. Want to see more? Check out the technique: etching.