Head of a Bearded Man with Long Hair
A downward-gazing bearded head with drapery over the shoulders, in red-brown chalk
This sheet presents the head and shoulders of a long-haired, bearded man rendered in soft red-brown chalk. The face is turned slightly and the eyes look downward, with heavy modelling around the brow, cheeks, and beard, while looser strokes suggest a garment draped across the chest and shoulders. The warm ground and worn, uneven edges give the sheet an aged appearance. No text accompanies the drawing.
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Bearded man's head and shoulders
A mature man with long flowing hair and a full beard is shown in near-frontal view, the head slightly turned and the eyes cast down. Drapery is loosely indicated over the shoulders and chest with broad chalk strokes.
Soft chalk modelling of the features
Deep, smoky shading models the eye sockets, cheeks, and the mass of hair and beard, producing a strong sense of relief. The tonal, painterly handling suggests a study directed toward a finished pictorial head.