Portrait de Renoir (4e planche) (Portrait of Renoir) (fourth plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketch of a person's upper body. The person is seated at an angle, slightly hunched forward, with one arm bent and placed near their face. The facial features are depicted with sharp lines, showing a prominent nose and downward-looking eyes. The person has a beard and their hair is hidden under a cap. They are wearing a jacket or coat with distinct folds and shadows. The style is sketchy and monochrome, lacking specific details on jewelry or accessories. The background is plain with an off-white textured appearance. In the bottom right corner, the signature and date "Forain" and "Paris 1903" are visible.