Portrait of Henri Rouart 1875

Marcellin Desboutin's 1875 etching, "Portrait of Henri Rouart," captures the essence of his contemporary in a simple, yet evocative, style. Rouart is depicted seated, his arm resting on the back of a chair, gazing thoughtfully down. The artist's skilled use of line and shading emphasizes the sitter's rugged features and thoughtful demeanor, characteristic of Desboutin's unique approach to portraiture. This artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a testament to the artist's ability to convey personality and character with remarkable precision and sensitivity.