Pierrot 1916

"Pierrot" is a 1916 drawing by Jacques Lipchitz, one of the most celebrated sculptors of the 20th century. The work is a prime example of Cubist art, a style that broke down traditional perspectives and explored multiple views of an object simultaneously. The figure of Pierrot, a stock character from Commedia dell’Arte, is fragmented and reconstructed using geometric shapes and planes. Lipchitz utilizes charcoal and colored crayon to create a sense of depth and texture, reflecting the Cubist influence of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. This drawing is a captivating demonstration of Lipchitz's early exploration of Cubist principles and his innovative approach to representing the human form.