Artwork
Un Pouilleux (Flea Seeker)
Un Pouilleux (Flea Seeker) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Un Pouilleux (Flea Seeker) is an etching created by Mariano Fortuny Marsal in 1856.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a shirtless man standing sideways, his hands clasped together. The title suggests he may be searching for fleas, a task that was once common. The image's rough, sketchy quality adds to its informal, observational character.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a technique that allows ink to accumulate in the etched lines, resulting in a gritty, textured appearance. Quick, rough lines define the figure, while the background is filled with loose, slanted strokes that evoke a sense of atmosphere or fabric.
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