Coquelin the Elder (Coquelin aine)
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with a bushy mustache and a wide-brimmed hat. He's wearing a coat with a high collar, and his face is slightly turned to the side. The image is a lithograph in black on japan paper, which gives it a simple yet expressive feel. The artist has used bold lines and shading to capture the subject's features. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to look into the work of Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de.
