Hanging Clown (Pierrôt pendu) 1894

"Hanging Clown (Pierrôt pendu)" is a 1894 lithograph by Adolphe Léon Willette, a well-known French artist of the late 19th and early 20th century. The artwork, drawn in graphite on paper, depicts a woman standing in a doorway with a man partially visible behind her. The woman's expression and pose are dramatic, suggesting a moment of high emotion. The work's title and its subject matter are ambiguous, inviting the viewer to interpret its meaning. Willette's work is often characterized by its use of symbolism and its exploration of the themes of love, loss, and the human condition.