Caricature of a Peasant with a Broad Hat
1760
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1760
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Caricature of a Peasant with a Broad Hat is a 1760 ink by Carlo Marchionni, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a lively peasant wearing a big, slouchy hat and loose clothes. His arms are outstretched, like he’s in the middle of a gesture—maybe laughing or explaining something. The background is just a plain wall and floor, so all the focus stays on him. The drawing uses quick, sketchy lines with ink and light shading to give it energy. The hat and baggy sleeves look like they’re moving, almost like a quick snapshot of a real person. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
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