Old Postillion

1920

Francis Dodd

Associated Names
Francis Dodd

Artist, British, 1874 - 1949

The image is a portrait sketch showing the upper three-quarters of a man's body. He is seated in a chair, turned slightly to his left, with his hands resting on his lap—one hand clasped over the other. The man has a robust facial structure with pronounced features; his hair is dark, thick, and styled to the side. He appears to be wearing a suit consisting of a jacket, waistcoat, and shirt, accompanied by a tie. The sketch highlights detailed shading in the clothing folds, adding depth to the attire. The background is a plain, textured surface, devoid of any additional objects or scenery, focusing the attention entirely on the man.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45 × 36.6 cm (17 11/16 × 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3431

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schwabe 1926, undescribed


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1926

  • Schwabe, Randolph. "Francis Dodd." PCQ 13 (1926): 243-272, 369-375.

Wikidata ID

Q64956000

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