Man with a Walking Stick, Seen in Profile

Hubert Robert, probably c. 1754/1765

The sketch depicts a person standing sideways, facing left, with one arm outstretched and the other bent at the elbow. They have minimal facial features, short curly hair, and wear a long coat and a brimmed hat. The clothing details are simple with no jewelry or objects. The background is plain with a textured, light surface.
Artist
Hubert Robert
Date
probably c. 1754/1765
Type
Drawing
Medium
black chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
13.7 × 10.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The sketch depicts a person standing sideways, facing left, with one arm outstretched and the other bent at the elbow. They have minimal facial features, short curly hair, and wear a long coat and a brimmed hat. The clothing details are simple with no jewelry or objects. The background is plain with a textured, light surface.

Hubert Robert