Untitled

Paul Cezanne

1899

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

About this work

This sketch shows an older man in a flat cap and a high collar, holding a rolled-up paper or brush under his arm. His face is wrinkled, with a mustache and a serious expression. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbled notes. The artist left the background almost blank, focusing all the energy on the man’s face and clothes. The sketch feels rough and unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this one.