Head of a Man

John Singer Sargent, 1875–1880

The image displays a close-up of a person's head and a portion of the neck, with the face shown in profile. The person appears to be in a downward position with a relaxed, contemplative expression, and dark, smooth hair frames the face. The individual is dressed in formal attire, noted by a visible collar and tie. The background consists of a smooth, untextured surface. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held in this sketch.
Artist
John Singer Sargent
Date
1875–1880
Type
Drawing
Medium
charcoal on wove paper
Dimensions
6.67 × 7.62 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a close-up of a person's head and a portion of the neck, with the face shown in profile. The person appears to be in a downward position with a relaxed, contemplative expression, and dark, smooth hair frames the face. The individual is dressed in formal attire, noted by a visible collar and tie. The background consists of a smooth, untextured surface. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held in this sketch.

John Singer Sargent