Head of a Bearded Man 1745 - 1755

Jean Restout le jeune’s “Head of a Bearded Man”, is a striking black chalk and red chalk drawing depicting a bearded man’s profile. The subject’s face is rendered with meticulous detail and expressive realism. The artist’s use of hatching and cross-hatching gives the drawing a sense of volume and depth. This study, created around 1745–1755, showcases Restout's masterful approach to capturing the human form and emphasizes the stylistic preferences of the Rococo period. The drawing can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.