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Head of a Youth and a Man with a Moustache

Tito Lessi

1896

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Head of a Youth and a Man with a Moustache is a 1896 watercolor by Tito Lessi, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Tito Lessi
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a portrait of two people, a youth and a man with a moustache. The youth is shown from the shoulders up, while the man is shown only from the nose up. The youth's eyes are closed, and the man's eyes are open but cast downward. The portrait is rendered in graphite with watercolor, giving it a soft, impressionistic quality. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subjects' faces. The subtle, expressive qualities of this portrait make it a compelling example of Impressionist art. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.