Edward Hopper

(Cartoon Sketches of Burglar, Police Officer, Sailor, Men in Top Hats, and Cat)
1892–1895

A series of simple line drawings on a beige paper background, depicting various caricatured figures in different poses. There are six human figures, each with exaggerated features such as large noses or top hats, and one drawing of a cat sitting upright. The human figures are engaged in various activities, including walking with a cane, carrying a bag, leaning on a stick, and conversing. The drawings are sparse, with minimal detail, and appear to be sketched quickly, giving the impression of a playful or whimsical scene.
A series of simple line drawings on a beige paper background, depicting various caricatured figures in different poses. There are six human figures, each with exaggerated features such as large noses or top hats, and one drawing of a cat sitting upright. The human figures are engaged in various activities, including walking with a cane, carrying a bag, leaning on a stick, and conversing. The drawings are sparse, with minimal detail, and appear to be sketched quickly, giving the impression of a playful or whimsical scene.

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Date
1892–1895

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 10 × 8in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)

Accession number
70.1553.119

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Josephine N. Hopper Bequest

Rights and reproductions
© Heirs of Josephine N. Hopper/Licensed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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artworks/31306

Edward Hopper
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