Head of an Old Man
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows an older man with a weathered face and wild hair. His fur collar is pulled up, and his hands rest on his chest. The lines are loose and quick, like he was drawn fast. The artist focused on the man’s wrinkles and tired look, not smooth details. This style was common in *Realism*, which aimed to show people as they truly were. Next, check out Paul Gavarni for more sketches like this.
