Portrait of a Seated Man
1800
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1800
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows an older man sitting in a chair, dressed in a dark coat and light shirt. His face is wrinkled, and he has a serious expression. The background is plain, with soft shading around his head and shoulders. The artist used only black chalk on a light paper, creating deep shadows and smooth tones. This style makes the man’s face stand out clearly. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
