1819
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Man Seated at a Table is a 1819 graphite by John Rubens Smith, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This pencil drawing shows a man sitting at a table. He's wearing a buttoned-up jacket and has short hair. His hands are resting on the table, and he's looking straight ahead. The background is plain, with no other details visible. The artist has used simple lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this drawing is a part of, you can start by looking up more information on that topic.
John Rubens Smith (January 23, 1775 – August 21, 1849) was a London-born painter, printmaker and art instructor who worked in the United States.
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