Artwork
J.B. Cardon
J.B. Cardon is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Charles-Nicolas Cochin II. It dates from 1782 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The artist's signature and the date "1782" are written in small letters at the bottom of the drawing.
This image is a black chalk drawing of a man's head and shoulders, facing right. The man has curly hair and is wearing a jacket with a ruffled collar.
The drawing is circular, with a double border around the edge. The outer border is thicker and lighter in color, while the inner border is thinner and darker. The artist's signature and the date "1782" are written in small letters at the bottom of the drawing.
The drawing is a portrait of J.B. Cardon, created by Cochin II, Charles-Nicolas in 1782. To learn more about this artist, explore the works of Cochin II, Charles-Nicolas.
Overview
This 1782 drawing by Charles-Nicolas Cochin II is a portrait of J.B. Cardon, executed in black chalk. The circular composition features a double border and the artist's signature.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts J.B. Cardon in a jacket with a ruffled collar, his curly hair framing his face as he gazes to the right. The representation is likely intended to capture the subject's likeness and character.
Technique & Style
Cochin II employed black chalk to create a detailed and nuanced portrait, utilizing varying line weights and shading to achieve depth and texture. The double border adds a touch of formality to the circular composition.
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