Henry Clay

About this work

This sketch shows a man’s face and shoulders, drawn in soft gray tones. His hair is short and combed back, and he wears a high-collared shirt with a bow tie. The paper looks worn, with faint creases and some smudges. The artist used quick, loose lines to suggest light and shadow—no tiny details. The gray wash gives it a faded, almost ghostly feel. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark for drama.