Arthur Joseph Conrad
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1924
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows an older man with a full beard and mustache. He’s wearing a high-collared coat that looks slightly wrinkled. The lines are loose and quick, giving his face a rough, textured look. The signature in the corner says *Muirhead Bone*, and the name *Joseph Conrad* is written at the bottom left—likely the man’s name. The drawing feels more like a quick study than a polished portrait. If you like this style, look up *sfumato* next—it’s a technique that softens edges like this sketch does.
