The Dozing Tippler

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image depicts a detailed, monochromatic sketch of an elderly man with a rugged appearance, wearing a textured hat and a thick coat. He is clutching a stick firmly with both hands, exuding an air of determination and resilience. His facial expression is thoughtful, with deep lines etched into his skin.

The image depicts a detailed, monochromatic sketch of an elderly man with a rugged appearance, wearing a textured hat and a thick coat. He is clutching a stick firmly with both hands, exuding an air of determination and resilience. His facial expression is thoughtful, with deep lines etched into his skin.

Name/Title

The Dozing Tippler

Entry/Object ID

2025.21.1

Type of Print

Drypoint

Category

Vault, People

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Reynold Weidenaar

Role

Print Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

11-1/4 in

Width

14-1/8 in

General Notes

Note Type

Artist’s Intent Note

Note

While strolling through the palm and cypress bordered walks of Mexico City's Alameda Park on Sunday afternoon, I spied this elderly man shuffling along and smiling happily to himself--quite obviously in his cups. Reaching a stone bench, he settle heavily upon it with a long, raspy sigh and folded his hands for a little siesta. When his lower lip parted and rattled with his intense breathing, I quietly went to work sketching him. An amused crowd immediately gathered around, but I managed to finish the sketch without an embarrassing incident. Somehow the little affair brought me closer to the Mexicans--we seemed to have the same sense of humor.