Renoir Seated
1877
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1877
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Renoir Seated is a 1877 ink by Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a bearded man sitting with his legs crossed. His hands rest on his knees, and he looks down, lost in thought. The lines are loose and quick, capturing the folds of his loose clothing and the shape of his face. The artist used a drypoint technique, which means they scratched lines into a metal plate to create the image. This method gives the drawing its rough, sketchy feel. If you like this style, look up Desboutin, Marcellin-Gilbert.
