Paul Verlaine
Frédéric Auguste Cazals captured his friend, the famous Symbolist poet Paul Verlaine, in this rapid and energetic sketch that perfectly matches the poet's wild, bohemian reputation. The scratchy, loose lines give Verlaine a rugged, almost unkempt look, complete with a thick beard and intense, shadowed eyes. A handwritten dedication at the bottom reveals the warmth of their friendship, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into the circle of French literary rebels.
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- Pen and ink sketch
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