A Frenchman in November

About this work

This sketch shows three exaggerated, comical figures. On the left, a plump man in a green coat sits with his legs spread wide, grinning. In the middle, a man in a tall hat and blue coat holds a trumpet and a sword, mid-jump. To the right, a shirtless man with wild hair flails, holding a hat and a cane. The middle figure’s wild pose and the loose, sketchy lines suggest movement and humor. These prints often poked fun at politics or society. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Rowlandson made these sharp, detailed images.