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Count Robert de Montesquiou

Beatrix Godwin Whistler

1894

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Count Robert de Montesquiou is a 1894 ink by Beatrix Godwin Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Beatrix Godwin Whistler
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a man in a dark coat and lighter trousers, standing with one hand in his pocket and the other resting on a chair. His hair is slightly messy, and he’s looking off to the side, like he’s deep in thought. The background is mostly dark lines, making him stand out. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to draw him, giving the whole thing a loose, almost unfinished feel. This style was common in late 19th-century portraiture. Check out lithography to see how this print was made.