Pastel, Chalk; 18th Century 4

Searching attribution French or German drawing late 18th/early 19th century.

Credit: Kunsthalle Bremen, Der Kunstverein in Bremen

Posting Institution Name: The Kunsthalle Bremen

Artwork Title: Portrait of a Draughtsman

Artist’s Name: Unknown, French, 18th century

Artwork Medium: Pastel, Chalk

Artwork Period: 18th Century

Artwork Genre/Subject: Portraiture

Artwork School: French, German

Artwork Size: 247 x 195 mm. (9 ^3/4 x 7 ^11/16 in.)

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Dear community, I am currently researching the attribution of this drawing. It is currently under "French 18th century", though it has been noted, that it could well be German rather than French and perhaps slightly later. Any opinion, hint or comparison is highly appreciated.

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Nathmotte January 7, 2026 3:19 pm

It might be by Charles-François Hutin. He was a French artist of the 18th century who worked in Dresden. I do not know any portrait by him but stylistically your drawing is very close to his hand.