Eugène Barillot turns the figure of a jester into a richly detailed genre composition: an owl sits on his left shoulder, while a small donkey appears below on the base. The combination of bronze and ivory distinguishes the textures of the costume, face, and individual details, while cold painting enhances the theatrical character of the image. The uneven, rock-like support makes the silhouette more picturesque. The unusual combination of figures brings the work close to the fanciful cabinet sculpture of the late 19th century

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