James McNeill Whistler
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a high-collared coat. His mustache and glasses are drawn in sharp lines, while the hat’s shadow covers half his face. The paper has a textured look, like tiny dots scattered across the drawing. The artist signed it in the corner, dating it 1898. The style feels loose but careful, focusing on light and shadow. Next, check out Ernest Haskell (American, 1876–1925) for more of his work.
