Reginald Marsh

(Portrait of a Man)
c. 1930

Pencil sketch of a man in profile view, featuring detailed shading and texture to capture the contours of his face, hair, and clothing. The man appears to be middle-aged with a prominent mustache and is looking to the right with a thoughtful expression. The background is blank, emphasizing the subject.
Pencil sketch of a man in profile view, featuring detailed shading and texture to capture the contours of his face, hair, and clothing. The man appears to be middle-aged with a prominent mustache and is looking to the right with a thoughtful expression. The background is blank, emphasizing the subject.

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Date
c. 1930

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Wax crayon on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 12 1/4 × 8 5/8in. (31.1 × 21.9 cm)

Accession number
80.31.61

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Felicia Meyer Marsh Bequest

Rights and reproductions
©Estate of Reginald Marsh/Art Students League, New York/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Reginald Marsh
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