L'Aventure du Vieux Doyen (The Adventure of the Old Dean)

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903, 1891

This is a drawing featuring an elder figure being approached by a group in an interior setting. The figure is dressed in formal attire, holding a top hat. Surrounding him are other figures showing curiosity or admiration. One central figure is animatedly reaching towards the elder. In the background, another group appears intrigued, resembling an audience. Ornate wallpaper and stately columns decorate the setting.
Artiste
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
Datation
1891
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and black ink and lithographic crayon wtih colored crayon and touches of white gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
36,5 × 27,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a drawing featuring an elder figure being approached by a group in an interior setting. The figure is dressed in formal attire, holding a top hat. Surrounding him are other figures showing curiosity or admiration. One central figure is animatedly reaching towards the elder. In the background, another group appears intrigued, resembling an audience. Ornate wallpaper and stately columns decorate the setting.

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903