This is a drawing of three sketched figures and bold calligraphy. The figures are roughly sketched in a loose style that suggests movement. They appear to be wearing old-fashioned clothing. The drawing uses light pencil strokes for details and darker strokes for outlines and shadows. Below the figures are large signatures. The figures are depicted with dynamic poses, each facing different directions.
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Three Hobos on the Artist's Signature

Adolph Menzel (German, 1815 - 1905)

1887

Medium
graphite on light brown wove paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 19.2 x 18.5 cm (7 9/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Culture
German
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Ruth B. Benedict
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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