4529 European School – Portrait of the Actor Viard – Ink and Wash Drawing – 19th Century
This expressive ink and wash portrait depicts the French actor Viard in half-profile, with sharply defined features, curled hair, and a theatrical expression. He wears a double-buttoned cloak or costume, and the drawing emphasizes exaggerated contours and tonal modeling. Below the image, a manuscript label identifies him as "Viard, acteur de Mystère 1798," referencing his role in religious or historical dramatic productions known as mystères.
This drawing belongs to a series of 19th-century European theatrical character studies. Such portraits, often executed by anonymous hands, served as visual records of actors active on the French stage, particularly in satirical, parodic, or popular religious genres. Rendered in ink with wash, the image captures both physiognomic specificity and the stylized mannerisms associated with performance.
Artist or Maker:
European School (Anonymous)
Dimensions:
approx. 21 cm x 25 cm
Medium:
Ink and wash drawing on paper
Date:
19th Century
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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