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Anthony Herbert
Profile Portrait Of A Man In Flat Cap Graphite On Brown Paper

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Title: Profile Portrait Of A Man In Flat Cap Graphite On Brown Paper By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Graphite pencil on brown-toned paper, unframed Size: 16.5 inches (height) x 11.75 inches (width) Condition: good, Mild creasing and edge wear consistent with age Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England Description: This bold and characterful sketch by Tony Herbert (1927–2024) captures a male figure in profile, drawn in confident graphite pencil on warm brown-toned paper. The subject wears a flat cap, collared shirt, and waistcoat — the distinctive attire suggesting a working-class figure from early-to-mid 20th century Britain. The artist’s direct and expressive style conveys both strength and introspection, as the man’s gaze drifts ahead, etched with lines that suggest age, focus, or fatigue. Executed with economical but precise strokes, the sketch balances fine detail in the face and clothing with looser, gestural lines that define the shoulders and posture. Vertical shading adds depth and shape to the man’s features and torso, while the plain background allows the viewer’s attention to rest entirely on the sitter’s character and bearing. The choice of brown paper enhances the tonal richness and adds a timeless, archival feel to the work. This portrait exemplifies Herbert’s gift for observational drawing and his sensitivity to the individuals he depicted — whether strangers, models, or passersby. It invites the viewer to imagine the life of the sitter, evoking associations with working lives, stories untold, and moments of stillness. An excellent example of British portraiture in sketch form, this piece would suit collectors of period drawings, working-class portraiture, or expressive studies in line and tone.
  • Creator:
    Anthony Herbert
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316695412

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