The Comb Punch 1822

louisleopoldboilly

amateur sketch

figurative

imaginative character sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

sketch book

study drawing

personal sketchbook

character sketch

"The Comb Punch" (1822) by Louis Léopold Boilly, captures a humorous scene of two men in a comical fight. The image showcases the artist's talent for portraying everyday life in a dynamic and engaging way. This lithograph is a prime example of the French artist's skill in capturing social satire and the nuances of human interaction. This is also an example of the style of art known as "genre painting", where scenes of daily life are depicted.