Monsieur Ition Chirurgo del sre. Duca di Nivers
1749
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1749
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man sitting on a chair. He’s dressed in fancy 18th-century clothes—big wig, a long coat with lots of buttons, and stockings. His left hand rests on his knee while his right arm hangs loose, and he’s looking off to the side with a slightly serious face. The artist used sharp lines to show the folds in his clothes and the texture of his wig. The background is just a plain, textured wall, so the focus stays on him. If you like this style, check out Baroque.
