Theodore Robinson 1878

Kenyon Cox’s 1878 pencil drawing, “Theodore Robinson”, depicts the artist Theodore Robinson in profile. This realistic portrait, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures Robinson’s likeness with precise detail in a gestural style. The use of hatching and shading in the drawing suggests volume and texture in Robinson’s face and clothing. The drawing is a testament to Cox’s skill as a portraitist and his ability to capture the essence of his subject.