Head of a bearded man
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Head of a bearded man is a 1738 by Benjamin West, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a bearded man’s face, drawn in loose, wavy lines. The shading is made of tiny, overlapping strokes that create dark and light areas. The paper looks worn, with some smudges and fading. The artist used a technique called *cross-hatching*—layering lines to build up shadows. It gives the drawing a rough, textured look. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this sketch in person.
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