René Richard (Canadian, 1895-1982), Portrait Study of a Man, c. 1950s, graphite on paper

René Richard (1895-1982)
Portrait Study of a Man (c. 1950s)
Graphite on paper, signed lower right ""R. Richard""
Sight: 9.5 x 7.5 in. (24 x 19 cm) | Framed: 15 x 13 in. A finely observed portrait sketch by Canadian painter René Richard, known for his depictions of northern landscapes and figures inspired by his time as a fur trader and explorer in the Canadian wilderness. This work shows Richard’s confident line and sensitivity to character, echoing the intimacy of his plein-air studies.