N. Beaujeon
1793
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1793
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait is a detailed drawing of a man with curly white hair and a buttoned-up jacket. He is seated, with his hands resting on his lap. The man's attire suggests a formal setting, possibly from the 18th or 19th century. His facial expression is neutral, with a slight hint of a smile. The artist's use of chalk manner on laid paper creates a soft, romanticized effect. To learn more about the Romanticism movement, explore the works of artists like Lingée, Thérèse-Éléonore.
