A Man Making Water 1720 - 1780

François Vivares's etching "A Man Making Water" from the 18th century depicts a man in a fur-lined cap, with a knapsack, urinating into a stream. The figure's exaggerated pose and loose, gestural lines contribute to the humorous nature of the print. The subject matter, while seemingly mundane, was popular in Dutch and Flemish art of the 17th and 18th centuries, and reflects a playful and observational approach to everyday life. The artwork is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.