Deformed fetal head, partly seen from the front
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
1970
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
Deformed fetal head, partly seen from the front is a 1970 by H.G, Wetselaar, held at Leiden University Libraries.
This drawing shows a deformed fetal head, partly seen from the front. The head is drawn in shades of gray, with visible veins and wrinkles. The mouth is open, and the nose is slightly upturned. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail. The artist has used cross-hatching and stippling techniques to create texture and depth. The overall effect is one of fragility and vulnerability. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, check out the Museum of Ethnography.
H.G. Wetselaar spent his days hunched over microscopes in a quiet Leiden lab, sketching what most people ignore. His pencil caught the raw architecture of bodies we pretend are smooth—like the knotted muscles of a…
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