Becquet

James McNeill Whistler

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a man seated in a relaxed position from the thigh up. The man has intense eyes, a prominent nose, and a mustache paired with a full beard. He has voluminous, curly hair under a loosely fitting hat while wearing a long coat. He holds a cello upright as it rests against his leg, but there is no bow present. The backdrop is filled with sketchy lines, likely representing texture.