Head of a Man
1872
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Félix-Hilaire Buhot
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Head of a Man is a 1872 graphite by Félix-Hilaire Buhot, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a pencil drawing of a man's head, rendered in graphite on wove paper. The subject is shown in profile, facing left, with his head tilted slightly upward. He wears a hat adorned with a decorative element, possibly a feather or a ribbon. The artist's use of graphite creates a range of tonal values, from deep shadows to lighter areas, which adds depth and dimension to the portrait. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. For more information on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Buhot, Félix-Hilaire.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot (1847–1898) was a French artist, born in Valognes.
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