Pierre Tal-Coat

French, 1905 - 1985

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The sketch shows a full-body depiction of a person seated on a chair, positioned slightly sideways with legs crossed and hands resting. The face is outlined with rounded features, short hair, and minimal expressions. The individual wears a tailored jacket with rolled-up sleeves. A skull is placed beside them on a ledge. The background features abstract cross-hatched patterns suggesting shadows. The composition is rendered in an etched technique with prominent lines creating shadows and texture.
Pierre Tal-Coat, Seated Man, c. 1950, drypoint on buff paper [proof], Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp, 2003.118.27

Seated Man

Pierre Tal-Coat · c. 1950 · drypoint on buff paper [proof] ·  Accession ID  2003.118.27