A French Gentleman Standing
1727
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Jacques André Portail
Jacques André Portail (1695–1759) was an artist.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A French Gentleman Standing is a 1727 chalk by Jacques André Portail, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a long coat and hat, walking with one hand in his pocket. His clothes look fancy but are drawn loosely, almost like a quick note. The red and black lines make his outfit pop against the plain paper. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes—no tiny details, just big shapes. It feels like a fast, rough drawing, not a polished portrait. If you like this style, look up Baroque next.
Jacques André Portail (1695–1759) was an artist.
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