1835
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sketch of a Man is a 1835 ink by Paul Gavarni, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch depicts a man in a dynamic pose, with his body turned to the left and his head facing forward. He wears a long coat, a vest, and a hat, and his right hand is tucked into his pocket. The artist has used bold lines and expressive strokes to capture the man's movement and energy. The sketch is rendered in pen and ink on laid paper, with a range of brown and red tones that add depth and texture to the image. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. For more information on the artist's technique, explore the world of cross-hatching.
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier (13 January 1804 – 24 November 1866), a French illustrator, born in Paris.
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