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Head of a Man, by Henri Regnault, 1866

Head of a Man

Henri Regnault

1866

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Head of a Man is a 1866 by Henri Regnault, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri Regnault
When & what style?
1866 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man, drawn in pencil on a beige background. The man's face is the main focus, with his hair and clothes sketched in detail. The artist has used a range of pencil marks to create texture and depth in the drawing. The man's eyes are cast downward, giving him a contemplative look. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out more works by Henri Regnault.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri Regnault
Artist

Henri Regnault

Born in Paris on October 31, 1843, Henri-Georges-Alexandre Regnault was the son of Henri Victor Regnault, the celebrated chemist and professor at the Collège de France.

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