seeing these other art threads reminded me of a portrait i saw in the musee d’orsay two years ago. the problem is, i can’t for the life of me remember who it was by. i’m fairly positive it wasn’t a “big name” (monet, manet, renoir, etc.), but beyond that, i’m at a loss.
hence my question: can anyone help me identify it? a web site through which i could browse (the best i've been able to find is [http://www.smartweb.fr/orsay/](http://www.smartweb.fr/orsay/) but most of the image links are broken) or any hints on possible artist would be much appreciated.
here's as much as i can remember:
- portrait of a white male, 20-40 yr.s old, showing no more than the upper torso and head
- fairly small canvas, i’d estimate no more than a yard/meter in any dimension
- no bright colors - dark hair, dark clothes, dark lighting
- i believe it was in a room on the middle level, either in the same room or near a room that housed a copy of degas’ “petite danseuse”
not a whole lot to go on, i know. but i have faith in the teeming millions
thanks
-ellis