Antonin Proust

About this work

This sketch shows a side view of an older man’s head. His hair is pulled back, and his face has deep lines and a short beard. The drawing is simple, with loose, sketchy lines that don’t fill in much detail. The artist used quick, light strokes to capture the shape and texture of the skin. This style makes the portrait feel more like a study than a finished piece. Next, check out Rodin, Auguste to see how he worked with sketches like this.