Victor Hugo, De Trois Quarts

About this work

This sketch shows a bearded man in profile, his face turned slightly toward us. The lines are loose and quick, capturing wrinkles and hair with rough strokes. His collar is visible, but the rest of his body is barely suggested. The artist focused on texture—notice how the beard and hair are drawn with short, scratchy marks. This style fits a movement that values quick, expressive lines over smooth details. Next, look up Rodin, Auguste to see more of his sketches.