Portret van Charles Perrault by Anonymous

Portret van Charles Perrault before 1842

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This anonymous portrait of Charles Perrault, a French writer known for his fairy tales, is a lithograph on paper. Created before 1842, it captures Perrault in a formal pose, his long, curly hair and lace collar framing his face. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring legacy of this celebrated author, whose tales continue to enchant readers worldwide.