Man’s head
David Bles captures a fleeting character study here, sketching a man's profile with loose, energetic lines that feel almost alive. The heavy, dark scribbles on the forehead—possibly a hat or deep shadow—create a dramatic contrast against the delicate, faint strokes outlining the prominent nose and chin. Signed with the initials 'DB' in the bottom right, this piece embodies the Romantic era's fascination with individual expression and raw emotion. The aged, cut-cornered paper gives it the feel of an intimate keepsake, a quick observation jotted down by an artist on the move.