Portrait of a Gentleman 1816

"Portrait of a Gentleman" is a 1816 pencil drawing by George Dance, a prominent English architect and artist. The drawing, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts an unknown man in profile, offering a glimpse into the artist's practice of capturing individual likeness. Dance, who was known for his architectural drawings, employed a refined and precise technique in this portrait, highlighting the subject's features with delicate strokes. The intimate scale of the drawing, measuring 203 × 151 mm, reinforces its personal nature, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.