Self portraits of the artist with two male profiles
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man’s serious face in profile, drawn with loose, dark lines. His beard and hair are quick, rough strokes. Around him are three smaller heads—one grumpy, one smooth-shaven, and one balding—all drawn lightly in pencil. The artist seems to be testing different expressions and angles, like a practice sheet. The big face looks finished, while the others are just rough ideas. Next, check out Forbes-Robertson to see more of his work.
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