The artwork, titled “Portrait of Jacques Villon,” is a creation of Marcel Duchamp, dated circa 1905 in Paris, France. It is representative of the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork portrays an individual, sketched primarily in profile view, with the head slightly turned and the body in a leaning position. Rendered in monochromatic tones, the piece captures intricate detailing and the texture of the subject’s attire and hair. Below the primary figure, additional quick sketches likely represent preliminary studies or accompanying figures. The signatures and notations visible in the lower section of the artwork, including the artist’s markings and the approximate date, lend an academic and preparatory quality to the piece.
