Jacques-Onesyme Bergeret de Grancourt

About this work

This drawing shows a man sitting in a chair, dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes. His coat has lots of buttons, and he’s holding a folded paper in one hand while resting his arm on the chair. The background is simple, with just a few lines suggesting a table and some books or papers on the floor. The artist used a loose, sketchy style—almost like a quick drawing—with strong lines and shading. It’s not polished, which makes the man look more real and relaxed. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.