1878
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Head of a Man is a 1878 charcoal by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man's head in profile, looking relaxed. He has dark, smooth hair and formal attire. You might notice the simple background, which helps focus on the man's expression. His face looks calm and thoughtful. The artist used charcoal on paper to create this portrait. The use of charcoal adds depth to the subject's features. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: cross-hatching.
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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