Paul Sérusier

About this work

This sketch shows a bearded man with curly hair and a loose collar, drawn in quick, loose lines. His head tilts slightly, and his hands rest on his lap. The paper is gray, and the charcoal strokes are rough but expressive. The artist used simple lines to capture the man’s face and posture, focusing on shapes over details. This style fits the loose, sketchy feel of early practice drawings. Check out scumbling to see how artists build texture with soft, layered strokes.