Self-Portrait
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1921
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a bald man with a mustache and a high collar, looking off to the side. His face is drawn in loose, quick lines that focus on shadows and texture. The paper is mostly blank, with just a few strokes defining his features. The artist left his name signed in the corner, and the sketch feels like a quick study rather than a polished work. It’s all about the play of light and dark on his face. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
