A Young Man with Flowing Hair
1777
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1777
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a young man with curly hair and a serious look. His hair falls over his shoulders, and the lines are rough but full of movement. The artist used only red and brown chalk, making the whole image look warm and shadowy. The way the light and dark areas mix creates a sense of depth in the face. This style was common in the 1700s for portraits. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro next to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
