M. Pochez

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a long, dark coat with a high collar and a bow tie. He holds a small folder in one hand and stands with his feet apart. His beard and mustache are neatly drawn, and the lines capture the folds of his jacket well. The artist used a quick, sketchy style to focus on the man’s confident pose. This kind of drawing was common in the mid-1800s for capturing people’s appearances fast. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.