Coquelin the Elder (Coquelin aine)
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man with a bald head and a mustache, drawn in loose, quick lines. His hair curls around his ears, and his hands rest on his knees. The background is mostly empty, with just a few faint shapes above his head. The artist used a simple black line on a light background, making the drawing look sketchy and fast. This style was common in theater posters at the time. Check out lithography to see how this print was made.
