Study of the head of Christopher Columbus
Alfred Dehodencq’s Study of Columbus: A melancholic 1855 charcoal portrait showcasing expressive lines & a troubled subject. Explore this rare sketch's unique style.
Alfred Dehodencq
Alfred Dehodencq (1822-1882) was a French Orientalist painter renowned for vivid oil paintings of Andalusian & North African life. A 'last of the Romantics,' his work captures 19th-century scenes with detail and drama.