Saint Brieuc
1888
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a robed figure holding a golden ball and a small book. The background is plain, but the figure stands out in rough, sketchy lines. The text at the top reads "SAINT BRIEUC" in uneven letters, and the bottom says "SBRETESCOP." The artist used a quick, sketchy style that feels more like a draft than a finished piece. The medium is gypsograph, which is a type of crayon that leaves a chalky mark. Look up Impressionism to see how this style fits into that movement.
