

Black and white drawing of a man sitting at a desk with his head resting on the desk. The man has dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket and pants. His body leans forward to the right. His left arm is bent at the elbow, and his hand is on the desk. The man sits on a chair with a curved back. There are stacks of books on either side of the desk and on the floor. The background is a plain wall. The drawing style is detailed with shading. The image depicts Émile Forgues, also known as Old Nick, and was created by Paul Gavarni.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 684 × 893 px
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