Le General Comte Sebastiani
1826
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1826
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait sketch of a man in his 50s or 60s. He’s wearing a high-collared coat with a cravat tied neatly at his neck. His hair is pulled back, and his expression is serious, almost stern, with a direct gaze. The sketch uses soft shading to show texture, especially on his face and clothing. The edges fade into the background, giving it a sketchy, unfinished look. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
