Scaramouche Distracts Pantalon
1729
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johann Balthasar Probst
Johann Balthasar Probst (1729–1729) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Scaramouche Distracts Pantalon is a 1729 ink by Johann Balthasar Probst, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows five men in a lively scene. One man plays a guitar while another dances, holding a mask. A third man gestures wildly, while the others watch or hold props. The background has a building with columns and a tree in a pot. The title *Scaramouche Distracts Pantalon* hints this might be a playful take on a stock character from old comedy. The artist used sharp lines to show movement and energy. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how these techniques create texture in prints.
Johann Balthasar Probst (1729–1729) was an artist.
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