P.J. Marco
1784
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1757–1757) was an artist.
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chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
P.J. Marco is a 1784 chalk by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait drawn in chalk. The face is turned slightly away, showing a side profile with wavy hair and a high collar. The edges are framed by a round border with two thick lines, and the name "P.J. Marco" is written in small letters at the bottom. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow on the face, making it look three-dimensional. The style is simple but detailed, focusing on the person’s expression and hair texture. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1757–1757) was an artist.
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