Portrait of Antonin Proust

About this work

This sketch shows a side view of an older man’s face and neck. His hair is wavy and pulled back, and his beard is short and neatly shaped. The lines are loose and quick, giving his skin a rough, textured look. The artist focused on the wrinkles and shadows around his eyes and mouth, making the face look real and lived-in. This style was common in studies artists did to practice drawing faces. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in drawings.