Figures from "Les Fantaisies," after Callot c. 19th century

Editor: This is Adrian Ludwig Richter’s "Figures from 'Les Fantaisies,' after Callot," a pen and ink drawing. The figures seem to float on the page, like characters in a half-remembered dream. What’s your take on it? Curator: It’s like eavesdropping on a whispered conversation between artists. Richter, riffing on Callot, captures that theatrical, almost comedia dell'arte feel. See how each figure is a study in gesture? Richter isn't just copying; he's reimagining, almost like writing fan fiction for art history. Editor: That’s a fun way to think about it! It’s interesting how he uses so few lines to create such distinct personalities. Curator: Exactly! It’s a delicate balance between homage and personal expression, isn’t it? Like a musician doing a cover song and making it their own.