Bust of an Old Man in a Cap
Red-chalk character study of an aged man's head, seen from the left
A red-chalk bust of an elderly man turned slightly to his right, his heavily lined face built up with fine hatching that emphasizes the deep folds of brow, cheek, and jowl. A soft crumpled cap sits over his brow and one large ear is exposed, above the ribbed collar of a plain garment. The exaggerated, weathered features mark it as a character study of old age.
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Head of an aged, wrinkled man
The old man's head dominates the sheet, drawn in red chalk with dense hatching that models the sagging skin, hooded eye, and jutting nose. A soft cap crumples over the forehead and the prominent ear catches the light against the shaded neck. The shoulders and collar are sketched more loosely below to complete the bust.