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Polichinelle

Edouard Manet

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body drawing of a person in a striding position. The individual has one foot forward and hands positioned behind their back. The person's face is facing forward with a defined nose. They appear to be wearing historical attire, including a long jacket with large cuffs, fitted trousers, stockings, and shoes with low heels. The person is also wearing a voluminous neck ruffle and a wide structure at their back, possibly a cape or cloak. A large, elaborate tricorn hat obscures their hair. The background is blank, and the image is signed "Manet" in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1874
Medium
lithograph in brown-black on white wove paper (proof of line stone)
Dimensions
3488 × 4959 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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