Head of a Man (Claude Monet) 1874

This rapid sketch, "Head of a Man," is an ink drawing on paper by Edouard Manet, dating back to 1874. The work captures the essence of the subject, a man in a wide-brimmed hat, with loose, gestural strokes that emphasize the contours of the face. The subject's gaze is directed away from the viewer, adding an air of mystery. Currently housed at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris, the small but powerful drawing exemplifies Manet's mastery of capturing likeness and emotion in a swift and expressive manner, a hallmark of his style.