1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Jean Besly is a 1861 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a dark robe with a high collar and buttons down the front. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression. The background is a light color, which helps the subject stand out. The man's robe is detailed with folds and creases, giving it a sense of texture and depth. His face is also rendered with attention to detail, with visible wrinkles and facial hair. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The artist who created this portrait is Charles Meryon (French, 1821–1868).
Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.
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