Vanity Fair: "Hydrophobia"
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1887
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a serious-looking man in a long coat and bow tie. He’s holding three rabbits—one in each arm and one dangling. His face is red, and he wears a small cap. The background is plain, with just a hint of a fence or wall. The title *Hydrophobia* suggests the rabbits might be a joke about fear of water (hydrophobia). The style looks exaggerated, like a cartoon but with careful shading. Check out Théobald Chartran for more of his sharp, funny portraits.
