Jules Destrée
1917
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1917
ink
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, looking down slightly. His hair is thick and wavy, and a mustache covers his upper lip. The lines are loose and scratchy, giving the drawing a rough, textured look. The paper has a warm, aged tone, with some smudges and faint marks around the edges. The artist signed it in the corner and dated it 1917. The style feels quick and expressive, like it was drawn in one go. The dry, sketchy lines suggest the person was more important than perfect details. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these kinds of textures.
