It is always a joy to come across drawings, especially when created by talented artists. The drawing we consider in this chapter is by an unknown artist. After studying it, I have come to the conclusion that it was created in the first half of the 1800’s.

A portrait of an unknown gentleman done in three colours of chalk.The costume may mean that it might be from the late 1700’s. The paper has darkened over time, and the white chalk has brightened over those same years. An expert hand has created this image. Did it become an oil painting for some famous or wealthy patron? Is it of a famous or wealthy patron? All I can say is that it is beautifully rendered.