Portrait of a man 19th century

This anonymous portrait of a man from the 19th century, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artist's skill in capturing the sitter's likeness through subtle shading and delicate lines. The use of brown wash creates a sense of depth and highlights the subject's features, particularly the eyes and the hint of a mustache. The composition, focused on the man's face, suggests a quick study or preliminary sketch, characteristic of the artistic practices of the 19th century.