Paul Helleu 1880

This pastel portrait of Paul Helleu, a French artist, was created in 1880 by American artist John Singer Sargent. The artwork, housed at the Fogg Museum at Harvard Art Museums, showcases Sargent's mastery of capturing the essence of a subject through loose, gestural brushstrokes. The portrait is characterized by a quick sketch-like quality, with areas of bold color juxtaposed against shadowy depths. The work exemplifies Sargent's skill in portraiture and his ability to evoke a sense of movement and atmosphere in his art.