Who painted A Man Drawing?

A Man Drawing was painted by Jean-Baptiste Deshays in 1750.

Where can I see A Man Drawing?

A Man Drawing is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Man Drawing?

A Man Drawing is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of A Man Drawing?

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

Artwork

A Man Drawing

Jean-Baptiste Deshays , 1750

A Man Drawing is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Jean-Baptiste Deshays. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower right in graphite: Eustace LeSueur / Etude par la vie [not deciphered]; printed number cut out and pasted on lower right: 178; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: 18-022; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: Appartant de l2, Campredon(?) / [name not deciphered]

About this work

Overview

A Man Drawing is a drawing by Jean-Baptiste Deshays, created around 1750, held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man seated in a chair, lost in thought as he sketches on paper. Dressed in a long robe with crossed legs, his focus is on his creative work, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Rendered in black and white chalk on beige laid paper, the work is characterized by its simple yet effective use of monochrome tones, mounted on an older backing.