PIERROT
The symbol of all things theatrical. The utterly impersonal medium for dramatic expression.
The mask of white destroys the distinctions of colour, race, or station. He may be emotionally, all things to all men.
Most professional clowns cover their faces with a mixture of pure oxide of zinc and lard, and then powder thickly with dry oxide of zinc. This is the method that I adopt. Some may prefer to first paint the face with white grease paint and then powder with the zinc.
The lips are painted with carmine. The eyes are outlined with black, and the eyebrows are definitely drawn. A spot of carmine is placed at the inner corner of each eye.