The Man in the Tall Hat
Édouard Manet, 1858/1859
- Artist
- Édouard Manet
- Date
- 1858/1859
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- watercolor and graphite
- Dimensions
- 35.7 × 25.7 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a person sitting on a bench. The person is positioned sideways with their torso and face slightly turned towards the viewer. They are wearing a tall top hat that partially shades their face, draped in a cloak or cape covering most of their upper body. Their lower legs are visible, covered in light-colored pants, with dark shoes. The background is a wash of muted tones with no distinct scenery.