Sir Henry Irving
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a man’s side profile, drawn in loose, quick lines. His hair is curly, and his collar is visible but not detailed. The paper has a rough texture, with shading made from light pencil strokes. The artist signed it in two spots—one at the top left, one at the bottom right. The drawing looks unfinished, like a practice piece or a quick study. If you like this style, check out Realism for more portraits with simple, honest lines.
