Young Englishman (Lord John Stuart?)

Allan Ramsay

1744

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

About this work

This sketch shows a young man in a loose, draped coat. His face is turned slightly, with soft shading around his jaw and eyes. The fabric of his clothes is drawn in quick, flowing lines, almost like it’s moving. The artist used only black and white chalk on blue paper, which makes the figure stand out. The background is plain, so all the focus stays on the folds of his coat and his calm expression. Look up Ramsay, Allan next to see more of his quick, sketchy style.