Polichinelle

Polichinelle

Edouard Manet

1874

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a man in a colorful, mismatched outfit. He’s wearing a tall, decorated hat, a ruffled collar, and stockings that don’t match his shoes. One leg is green, the other blue, and his coat is a mix of brown and green. He’s holding a stick and looks like he’s walking or posing. The bright colors and loose style make him look like a character from a play. His outfit is exaggerated and silly, almost like a joke. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists made prints like this.

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