Artwork
Portrait of a man
Portrait of a man is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This small drawing is a portrait of a young man from northern India, created by a Pahari artist as a preparatory study or a finished work.
About this work
Overview
This small drawing is a portrait of a young man from northern India, created by a Pahari artist as a preparatory study or a finished work.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted as an unmarried youth, indicated by a curling side lock and a faint mustache. He wears a white turban, striped robe, and a single gold earring, signifying his cultural and social context.
Technique & Style
The artist used white paint to correct the outline of the face, erase prior attempts, and highlight the eyes, turban, and garment, demonstrating a characteristic Pahari technique.
Context
Pahari artists typically created drawings to refine their compositions before producing final paintings, suggesting this work may be part of a larger artistic process.
Artist & collection
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