Adrien Perlet, Actor
1838
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Henri Grevedon
Henri Grevedon (1776–1860) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Adrien Perlet, Actor is a 1838 gouache by Henri Grevedon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a dark coat, his collar turned up. His hair is curly, and he wears a bow tie. The drawing is loose and quick, with soft shading and a few white highlights on his face. The artist used a mix of graphite and white paint to add light to his features. This style makes the portrait feel alive but unfinished. Check out the technique: gouache next to see how artists use it.
Henri Grevedon (1776–1860) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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