Artwork
Head of a Man
Head of a Man is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Henri Regnault. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2008.400
- Credit line
- Bequest of Muriel Butkin
About this work
Overview
Head of a Man is a pencil drawing created by Henri Regnault in 1866, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing is a portrait of a man, with his face as the primary focus. His downward-cast eyes convey a contemplative expression, while his hair and clothing are rendered in detailed sketches.
Technique & Style
Regnault employed a range of pencil marks to achieve texture and depth in the drawing, set against a beige background.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
