1893
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Thomas Hardy, No. 1 is a 1893 by William Strang, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a man with a mustache and glasses, dressed in a suit and tie. His face is drawn in loose lines, with shadows under his eyes and a slightly furrowed brow. The paper has a rough texture, and the edges look worn. The artist left the word *"1st State"* in the corner—this means it’s an early version of a print. The lines are quick and sketchy, like a quick study rather than a polished work. If you like this style, check out Realism for more portraits that focus on everyday people.
William Strang (13 February 1859 – 12 April 1921) was a Scottish painter and printmaker, notable for illustrating the works of Bunyan, Cervantes, Coleridge, Kipling, and others.
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