Artwork

Head of a Man

Head of a Man, by Henri Regnault, 1866
Head of a Man, by Henri Regnault, 1866

Head of a Man is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Henri Regnault. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Head of a Man is a pencil drawing created by Henri Regnault in 1866, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing is a portrait of a man, with his face as the primary focus. His downward-cast eyes convey a contemplative expression, while his hair and clothing are rendered in detailed sketches.

Technique & Style

Regnault employed a range of pencil marks to achieve texture and depth in the drawing, set against a beige background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henri Regnault

Artist

Henri Regnault

Born in Paris on October 31, 1843, Henri-Georges-Alexandre Regnault was the son of Henri Victor Regnault, the celebrated chemist and professor at the Collège de France.

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