Polichinelle

About this work

This sketch shows a man in old-fashioned clothes, walking with a cane. His hat is big and tilted, and he’s wearing a loose coat with a scarf around his neck. One hand rests on his hip, and his boots look heavy. The drawing is all in shades of brown and black, with quick, sketchy lines. The caption below calls him *Polichinelle*—a character from old Italian comedy. His pose and clothes look like they’re mocking serious, fancy dress. Want to see more? Try lithography.