August Delatre
1858
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1858
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
August Delatre is a 1858 ink by James McNeill Whistler, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man with a mustache and dark hair, drawn in quick, scratchy lines. His collar is turned up, and the paper around him has a textured, woven look. The artist used only black ink, leaving the light background bare. The signature in the corner says it’s an "Homage" to someone named Delâtre. The lines are loose but capture his face clearly—no small details, just the main shapes. Want to see more? Try etching to learn how artists like this create texture with ink.
