Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1859
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a man in a suit, sitting with one leg crossed. He’s holding a chess piece in his left hand, and another piece sits on the table beside him. His jacket is buttoned up, and his bow tie is neatly tied. The title at the bottom says "Paul Morphy, The Chess Champion," so this is a portrait of a famous player. The sketch looks simple but focused on his face and the chess pieces. If you like this, check out Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910) for more of his work.
