Artwork
Man Wearing a Cloak [verso]
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Man Wearing a Cloak [verso] is a charcoal drawing by the Impressionist artist Edouard Manet. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Man Wearing a Cloak [verso] is a charcoal drawing on wove paper created by Edouard Manet in 1855.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man standing in a relaxed pose, wearing a cloak draped over his shoulders, with his face turned to the left and hands tucked into the garment's folds.
Technique & Style
Loose, expressive lines capture the texture and movement of the cloak, while a range of values creates depth and dimensionality, from dark shadows to lighter tones on the man's face and hands.
Artist & collection
Artist
Édouard Manet didn’t have much time to make his mark—he died at 51—but he used every year.
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