Adolph Menzel

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890, 1885

This image is a detailed sketch of a man's profile, depicting his head and part of his upper torso. The man is facing left, with his side profile prominently displayed. His facial features include a prominent brow and a strong, slightly aquiline nose. He has a bald head, with hair visible on the sides and around the back. His facial hair includes a thick sideburn. The man is dressed in a dark garment, possibly a coat, with a high collar that is visible. The background of the sketch is plain, with shading that emphasizes the contour of his figure and the depth of the depiction.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890
Date
1885
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal and graphite with stumping and scraped corrections, touched with yellow pastel, on tan wove paper, indented for transfer
Dimensions
29.1 × 21.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This image is a detailed sketch of a man's profile, depicting his head and part of his upper torso. The man is facing left, with his side profile prominently displayed. His facial features include a prominent brow and a strong, slightly aquiline nose. He has a bald head, with hair visible on the sides and around the back. His facial hair includes a thick sideburn. The man is dressed in a dark garment, possibly a coat, with a high collar that is visible. The background of the sketch is plain, with shading that emphasizes the contour of his figure and the depth of the depiction.

Deutsche Grafik 1850–1890