Calino Poet
1903
Fernand Louis Gottlob captures a hilarious moment of interrupted inspiration in this 1903 sketch featuring his famous comic character, Calino. The handwritten caption at the bottom translates to 'If I were alone here, far from the noise, it seems to me that I would make poetry,' yet Calino is clearly not alone—a bemused observer watches him sprawl on the grass. It's a classic Gottlob touch, poking fun at the romantic idea of the solitary poet by showing that true peace and quiet is hard to come by, even in a meadow with your hat and cane nearby.
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