Naakte voorovergebogen jongen met hoed en stok c. 1870 - 1894

This pen and ink drawing, titled "Naakte voorovergebogen jongen met hoed en stok" (Naked Boy Bent Over with Hat and Stick), was created by the French artist Gustave Joseph Chéret sometime between 1870 and 1894. The drawing features a nude young boy with a hat, leaning forward and holding a stick. Chéret, known for his colorful lithographic posters, often used line drawings to sketch out his ideas and compositions. This drawing demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the human form with elegance and precision. The artwork is a testament to Chéret's versatility as an artist and his mastery of various mediums.