Jeune homme brun

Jeune homme brun by Virginie Martin-Blaise is a contemporary portrait drawing depicting a young man with dark hair, rendered with an attentive focus on line, posture, and expression. The composition emphasizes presence, inviting the viewer into a quiet, introspective encounter with the subject.

Executed with a restrained and precise drawing technique, the work explores subtle variations in tone and pressure. The simplicity of the background allows the figure to emerge through gesture and contrast, highlighting the artist’s sensitivity to facial structure and emotional nuance.

As part of the artist’s portrait practice, this drawing reflects an ongoing exploration of the human figure as a site of observation and connection. Through economy of means and careful attention, the work captures a fleeting moment of stillness and inner life.