[Photo Collage: Man Sitting at Cocktail Table] 1870 - 1880

“[Photo Collage: Man Sitting at Cocktail Table]” is a photo collage by Uruguayan artist Juan Pedro Chabalgoity, dated 1870-1880. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The image is a playful, whimsical representation of a man sitting at a table, likely in a cafe setting, holding a drink and a stick. The man’s head, clothing, and legs are all collaged from different sources. Chabalgoity was a pioneer in the use of photography in art, and this collage reflects his interest in the emerging medium. It demonstrates the artist’s playful approach to visual representation.