The Drinker
1824
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Charles Wesley Jarvis
Charles Wesley Jarvis (1812–1868) was an American artist.
See the richer artist page1824
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Drinker is a 1824 chalk by Charles Wesley Jarvis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man sitting with one leg crossed, holding a small glass in his right hand. His jacket is loose, and his left hand rests on his knee. The drawing is loose and quick, with soft shading that leaves some areas fuzzy. The artist used light and dark tones to suggest fabric and shadow, but kept it simple. The sketch feels like a quick study rather than a finished portrait. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
Charles Wesley Jarvis (1812–1868) was an American artist.
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