James Nares

About this work

This sketch shows a man with curly hair and a slightly surprised look on his face. His dark jacket has a high collar, and he wears a white cravat around his neck. The drawing is loose and sketchy, with soft shading for the face and clothes. The artist used quick, light strokes—almost like a quick sketch—to capture his features. The paper has a textured look, like old paper, and the colors are muted. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.