The Gentleman of the Grave

This haunting graphite drawing presents a skeletal figure dressed in a brimmed hat and tailored coat, standing confidently within a narrow, timeworn alley. The contrast between refined attire and exposed bone creates a striking balance of elegance and decay. With hollow eyes and a knowing grin, the figure feels both playful and ominous—an embodiment of New Orleans’ dark humor and deep relationship with death. The piece nods to voodoo lore, cemetery culture, and the city’s tradition of honoring the dead not with fear, but with character, story, and style.

Charcoal On Paper | Original Drawing By Mubariz