J.Q.A. Ward

About this work

This portrait sketch shows a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a collared shirt. The sketch is done in graphite on wove paper. The man's gaze is directed to the left, and his expression is neutral. The sketch is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's facial features and attire. The artist's use of graphite creates a sense of depth and texture in the sketch. To learn more about the artistic style of this sketch, explore the movement of Realism.