Study for 'Les cinq peintres' (The Five Painters)

Félix Vallotton

National Gallery of Art

The image features five figures depicted from the knees up in a group setting. The central figure is a seated man with a long beard and tousled hair, surrounded by four other individuals. One man is standing and facing him, while another is reaching out his arm. A third figure is seated to the left of the central man, and a fourth stands behind the group. The sketch lacks detailed facial features, and the clothing is simple without intricate patterns. The background is plain, and the sketch is enclosed in a loose rectangular border.