Portrait of Edmond de Goncourt
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1882
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man with a mustache and a bow tie, looking straight ahead. Behind him, a wall is covered with small drawings—some of a reclining woman, a birdcage, and a sculpture. The lines are loose and sketchy, like quick notes on paper. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, giving the face a gentle depth. This style was common in the late 1800s. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.
