Marceline, The Clown
Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
More about this artwork
This drawing by William James Glackens titled "Marceline, The Clown" captures a figure who appears to be a performer or clown, dressed in everyday clothing rather than a typical clown costume. The subject stands in a somewhat slouched, weary posture, wearing a top hat tilted at an angle, a loose, unbuttoned coat, and trousers. The expression on the face carries a sense of fatigue or contemplation, which contrasts with the typical joviality associated with clowns. The sketch is made with bold, expressive lines, emphasizing the movement and the rough texture of the clothing.The artwork, rendered in what seems to be charcoal on textured paper, highlights Glackens' skill in capturing human expressions and the mood of his subjects. The choice of medium and the monochrome palette further accentuate the somber, introspective quality of the image, inviting viewers to ponder the life and emotions of the character portrayed, perhaps hinting at the hidden depths and real human emotions behind the performer's public persona.
Delivery
Returns
19th century middle-class urban lifestyle scenes painted by William James Glackens (1870-1938), American realist and modernist painter. He was the first American artist to gain recognition and success without any formal European training. His art focused on scenes of leisure and entertainment, with incredible attention to color and expressive brushwork.