Who painted Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure?

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure was painted by George Dupuis in 1901.

Where can I see Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure?

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure?

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure

George Dupuis , 1901

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure is a drawing by the Impressionist artist George Dupuis. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2009.114
Credit line: Bequest of Muriel Butkin

About this work

Overview

This drawing, titled 'Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure', was created by George Dupuis in 1901 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a man standing in profile, wearing a long coat, cap, and bright red scarf, with a faint cityscape and tower visible behind him. The figure's loose pants and grasping hand add to the sense of movement and informality.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by rapid, sketchy lines and soft shading, conveying a sense of spontaneity and capturing the play of light and shadow on the subject.