Character Study

1820s

Charles Wesley Jarvis

Associated Names
Charles Wesley Jarvis

Artist, American, probably 1812 - 1868

The image features a full-body sketch of a person standing in a slightly bent-over position, with their weight resting on a surface in front of them. The person has a distinctive facial profile with prominent cheekbones and a slightly downturned mouth, and their hair is hidden beneath a large, furry hat. Their attire is composed of a long, loose-fitting coat with ample fabric that drapes over their body, paired with baggy trousers. They are wearing shoes that are somewhat rounded at the toes. The background of the image is a simple, blank canvas.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk and graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.3 × 19.2 cm (11 1/8 × 7 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1979.20.66


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch [1907-1996]; gift 1979 to the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q64539610

You may be interested in

Loading Results