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Abbildung von Chevalier d‘Éon (5)

Unknown

1908

From the collection of Magnus-Hirschfeld-Gesellschaft

Portrait

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Abbildung von Chevalier d‘Éon (5) is a 1908 by Unknown, held at Magnus-Hirschfeld-Gesellschaft.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1908
Where can I see it?: Magnus-Hirschfeld-Gesellschaft

About this work

This drawing shows a person with a big, curly white wig tied back with a ribbon. They’re wearing a high-collar dress with lace trim and a black bow at the neck. The background is plain and dark, so the face and wig stand out clearly. Notice how the artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture—it gives the wig and lace a soft, almost three-dimensional look. Try looking up *cross-hatching* next to see how this technique works.