Head of a man with a beard 1750 - 1793

This red chalk drawing titled “Head of a man with a beard” by Louis Marin Bonnet is a striking example of the artist’s skill in capturing the human form. The detailed rendering of the man’s beard and the deep furrows on his face suggest the passage of time, while his downcast gaze conveys a sense of contemplation. This drawing, created between 1750-1793, is a testament to Bonnet's talent for capturing the subtle nuances of human expression and is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.