Who painted Head of a Man?

Head of a Man was painted by Gilles Demarteau the Elder in 1749.

Where can I see Head of a Man?

Head of a Man is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Head of a Man?

Head of a Man is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Head of a Man?

Museum-quality prints of Head of a Man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Head of a Man

Gilles Demarteau the Elder , 1749

Head of a Man is a chalk print by the Baroque artist Gilles Demarteau the Elder. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Dessine par Bouchardon; lower center in plate: Tire du Cabinet de Monsieur Mariette Honoraire amateur de l'Academie Rle. de Peinture et Sculpture / A Paris ch s Demarteau Graveur et Pensionnaire du Roi rue de la Pelterie a la Cloche; lRp//: Demarteau Lne. scul p. / No. 305; bR //by later hand in graphite: 100 [illegible]

About this work

Overview

Head of a Man is a print created by Gilles Demarteau the Elder in 1749, executed in chalk manner on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man's head, turned slightly to the left, with long, wavy hair, eyes cast upward, and a slightly open mouth, conveying a sense of introspection or contemplation.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and soft shading, utilizing a range of values to create depth and dimension, and featuring the warm, intimate quality of red chalk.