Portrait of Meryon, Seated
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Portrait of Meryon, Seated is a 1853 by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a bearded man sitting on a chair, holding a hat in one hand. His loose jacket has three buttons visible, and his hair is long and slightly messy. The drawing is mostly in black lines, with some shading to show shadows and texture. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the man’s pose and face, giving it a lively feel. This style was common in the 1850s for quick studies or personal portraits. Next, check out Félix Bracquemond (French, 1833–1914) to see more of his work.
