Head of a Young Man

About this work

This portrait is a pencil drawing of a young man's head, rendered in graphite on wove paper. The subject's long hair falls to his shoulders, framing his face and neck. His gaze is directed to the right, and his expression is neutral. The artist's use of graphite creates a range of values, from the dark shadows on the subject's face to the lighter tones of his hair. The overall effect is one of subtlety and nuance, with the artist capturing the subject's likeness in a delicate and restrained manner. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.