Jules Destrée
1917
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Paul-Albert Besnard
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
See the richer artist page1917
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jules Destrée is a 1917 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man’s face in profile, turned slightly toward us. His hair and beard are drawn with quick, rough lines that make them look wild. The paper has a textured look, and the shading is light but noticeable, especially around his cheek and jaw. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on top of the lines, creating a grainy effect. This makes the portrait feel more like a quick sketch than a polished drawing. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create similar textures.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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