Jules Dalou
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1877
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and curly hair. He’s turned slightly to the side, looking off to the left. The lines on his face are deep, and his collar is plain, with no fancy details. The artist used shading to make the face look three-dimensional, focusing on the light hitting the forehead and cheek. The background is plain, keeping all the attention on the man’s expression. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next.
