Artwork
Unknown Yale Student
Unknown Yale Student is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist Charles Wesley Jarvis. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Unknown Yale Student is a drawing created by Charles Wesley Jarvis in 1840 using watercolor and graphite on bristol board.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a seated man with curly hair, wearing a dark coat and white collar, in a round frame. His serious yet calm expression suggests a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
The work features soft colors and loose brushstrokes, giving it a gentle, hand-drawn quality. The lack of fine detail suggests a quick study rather than a formal portrait.
Artist & collection
