The Strolling Players c. 19th century

"The Strolling Players" is a pen and ink drawing by Irish artist William Orpen. Created in the 19th century, the artwork depicts a group of traveling performers. Two figures are visible in the drawing, one seated and one standing. The seated figure is likely a woman, while the figure standing is a man. The drawing is characterized by Orpen's distinctive, loose style, captured in the use of thin lines that create a sense of movement and spontaneity. This drawing, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, provides a glimpse into Orpen's mastery of capturing the essence of human subjects in his artistic practice.