Bust of a Man with a Fur Cap
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white sketch of a man wearing a thick fur cap and a long coat. His face is wrinkled, with a long beard and a serious expression. The hat sits low on his head, and the lines around his eyes and mouth are sharply drawn. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to show texture—especially in the fur and hair. This style makes the man look real and alive, even though it’s just ink on paper. If you like this sketchy, expressive style, look up chiaroscuro.
