Drouet
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This portrait shows a man with his arms crossed, looking down. His dark hair is slightly disheveled, and he has a thick beard. The background is light, with some darker shading around the figure. The man's clothing is loose-fitting, and his sleeves are rolled up. His expression is serious, and his eyes are cast downward. The overall mood of the painting is somber. This portrait is a good example of Realism, a movement that focused on depicting everyday life and people in a realistic way. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to look up the Impressionism movement.
