Two Pantaloons Dancing

c. 1622

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of two humanoid figures facing each other. The figures have exaggerated facial features and are adorned with horned hats. Both characters appear to be in motion. The figure on the left is mid-stride with one leg lifted, while the figure on the right is standing with a slightly forward-leaning pose, their arm resting on their hip. The drawing uses fine lines and minimal shading, with a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 5.3 × 7.9 cm (2 1/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 8.9 × 11.7 cm (3 1/2 × 4 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1949.5.184

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 463, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q65074653

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