Portrait, head of a man 1815

Baron Dominique Vivant Denon's "Portrait, head of a man" is a striking example of his work in portraiture. Created in 1815, the drawing captures the subject's likeness with remarkable detail and precision. The subject is shown in profile, and the artist’s use of shading and texture gives the drawing a sense of realism. This piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Denon's ability to capture the essence of his subjects through the art of portraiture.