Head of man with cap
1912
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1912
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a man’s face in profile, wearing a cap pulled low over his forehead. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, with no clear shading—just rough strokes that define the shape. The cap’s brim cuts across his eyebrows, and his mouth is slightly open, giving a sense of quiet intensity. The drawing feels unfinished on purpose, like the artist was more interested in capturing the idea of the face than the details. The paper is plain, and the lines stay light, as if drawn in one sitting without much fuss. If you like this sketchy style, look up cross-hatching next.
