Self-portrait in profile
1917
Gustav Schraegle turns the pen on himself in this 1917 sketch, using bold, scratchy ink strokes to capture a rugged profile. The inscription 'Selbst' (German for 'self') scrawled at the bottom confirms this is a candid self-portrait, feeling more like a quick mirror check than a formal sitting. The heavy, dark lines defining the hair and jaw give the face an intense character, showing how artists of this era often valued speed and emotional impact over polished perfection. It is a great example of how a few confident lines can say more than a hundred detailed ones.
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