Portrait of Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña
1848
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1848
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a life-sized portrait of a man, Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña, drawn in bold lines. The portrait is interesting because it was made when the artist, Jean-François Millet, was struggling financially and his paintings weren't selling. He made this and other drawings to trade for basic needs. This portrait is a great example of an artist's early work, and to learn more, you can visit the museum where it's housed, The Cleveland Museum of Art.
