1856
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Seated Male Figure for "San Francisco" is a 1856 graphite by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a seated man with his arms resting on his knees. His body is drawn in quick, loose lines, and the paper has a yellowish tint. Behind him, a few rough strokes suggest a chair or bench, and some faint lines look like trees or branches above. The drawing feels sketchy and unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. The artist focused on shapes and movement over details. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like this one captured everyday life in simple, direct ways.
Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.
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