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About this work

This sketch shows a man’s face and shoulders in quick, loose pencil lines. His mustache and collar are drawn with simple shapes—just a few strokes. The paper has a slightly yellowed, worn look, like it’s been handled a lot. The artist left the background completely blank, focusing only on the face. The drawing feels more like a quick sketch than a finished portrait. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next—it’s a technique that uses layered lines to create shading.