Edmond de Goncourt
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man with curly hair and a beard, holding a pipe. His face is drawn fast, with loose lines that don’t quite smooth out. The paper is plain, and the whole thing looks like it was done in a hurry. The artist left his name in the corner—William Rothenstein. The drawing feels quick and rough, almost like a sketch someone might do in a few minutes. If you like this style, check out Impressionism next to see more loose, expressive portraits.
