Paul Signac (Portrait de Paul Signac)

Camille Pissarro

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man depicted from the waist up in a relaxed seated position. He has finely detailed facial features, appearing older with pronounced cheekbones, visible lines, and a full beard. He has short, neatly combed hair and is dressed in a dark jacket over a lighter shirt. His hands are rested on his lap, seemingly clasped together, with a long-stemmed pipe in his mouth. The background is dark and textured, adding depth to the composition.