Marchand 18th century

This 18th-century drawing, titled "Marchand," depicts a young man with a serious expression. The artist, who remains anonymous, employed subtle shading to capture the subject's features, particularly the pronounced cheekbones and soft, wavy hair. The drawing, crafted in graphite on paper, is a testament to the skill and sensitivity of the unknown artist, who captured a fleeting moment in time with a powerful sense of realism. The artwork, currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture.