Portrait of Manolo Hugué 1897 - 1899

Ramón Casas' "Portrait of Manolo Hugué" (1897-1899) is a striking charcoal drawing that captures the essence of its subject, a fellow artist, in a single, expressive pose. Casas, known for his bold lines and dynamic compositions, employs a loose and gestural style to convey Hugué's confident demeanor. The work, likely a study for a larger painting, demonstrates Casas' mastery of drawing, where the play of light and shadow, and the subtle details of clothing, imbue the portrait with a lifelike quality.