Untitled
1866
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1866
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This portrait depicts a man in profile, gazing to the right. He wears a hat and a scarf, and his attire appears to be from the 19th century. The drawing is rendered in pencil on colored paper, with the artist employing a range of lines and shading to create depth and texture. The subject's expression is contemplative, inviting the viewer to ponder his thoughts. The artist's use of pencil on colored paper adds a sense of intimacy and immediacy to the portrait. To explore more works by the artist who created this piece, look up Odilon Redon.
