Who created "Gentleman Seated in an Armchair"?

Gentleman Seated in an Armchair was created by Charles de la Fosse in late 17th century–early 18th century.

When was "Gentleman Seated in an Armchair" created?

This artwork was created late 17th century–early 18th century.

What medium is "Gentleman Seated in an Armchair"?

Gentleman Seated in an Armchair is Red, black, and white chalk, on beige paper.

Is "Gentleman Seated in an Armchair" in the public domain?

Yes, Gentleman Seated in an Armchair is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Gentleman Seated in an Armchair

Charles de la Fosse

late 17th century–early 18th century

Medium

Red, black, and white chalk, on beige paper

Dimensions

12 1/16 x 9 1/8 in. (30.7 x 23.2 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1970

Accession Number

1970.41.1

Tags

MenChairs

Art Historical Context

In the late 17th to early 18th century French artist Charles de la Fosse captured the poised elegance of everyday nobility in *Gentleman Seated in Armchair*, a delicate drawing now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Department of Drawings and Prints. with red, black, and white on beige paper—measuring just 12 1/16 x 9 1/8 inches intimate study exemplifies the preparatory sketches favored by artists of the Baroque era, likely intended as a model for larger paintings or frescoes. De la Fosse's masterful use of the three-chalk technique brings remarkable depth and lifelike texture to the s...

Gentleman Seated in an Armchair

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