Henri Fantin-Latour
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows an older man with a full beard and curly hair. He’s turned slightly away, resting his head on his hand. The lines are loose and quick, with dark shading under his eyes and along his jaw. The artist focused on rough texture—notice how the hair and clothes look almost fuzzy. This style fits a group of artists who painted real life with quick, sketchy strokes. Check out Realism to see more works like this.
