Artwork

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure, by George Dupuis, 1901
Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure, by George Dupuis, 1901

Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure is a drawing by the Impressionist artist George Dupuis. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, titled 'Design for a Book Illustration, Standing Male Figure', was created by George Dupuis in 1901 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts a man standing in profile, wearing a long coat, cap, and bright red scarf, with a faint cityscape and tower visible behind him. The figure's loose pants and grasping hand add to the sense of movement and informality.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by rapid, sketchy lines and soft shading, conveying a sense of spontaneity and capturing the play of light and shadow on the subject.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Dupuis

George Dupuis (1875–1932) was a French artist.

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