Portrait of Alexis Rouart 1897

This 1897 drypoint etching by Paul César Helleu, titled "Portrait of Alexis Rouart," features a striking likeness of the French art collector Alexis Rouart, a prominent figure in Parisian artistic circles. Helleu's signature style of loose, expressive lines, capturing the essence of his subjects rather than minute detail, is on full display. The use of light and shadow, and the implied presence of a room filled with artwork, further enhances the sense of realism in the piece. This artwork is housed in The Art Institute of Chicago.