Two Women and a Man with a Top Hat and a Monocle 1815 - 1892

Constantin Guys's "Two Women and a Man with a Top Hat and a Monocle" (1815 - 1892) depicts three figures in a quick sketch-like style that is characteristic of his work. His drawings often capture the fashion, elegance, and social scene of 19th-century Paris. The artwork is a study of the human form, with the figures shown in a casual, almost snapshot-like pose. The use of pen and watercolor create a sense of immediacy and movement. The artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.