Self-portrait
1917
Gustav Schraegle captured his own likeness in 1917 with a flurry of energetic, scratchy lines that give this self-portrait a raw and immediate feel. The heavy shading around the eyes and thick beard suggests a serious, perhaps weary demeanor, which fits perfectly with the tumultuous World War I era. It’s a great example of realist drawing, focusing on capturing the subject's character and intensity rather than creating a polished, idealized image.
- Technique
- ink drawing
- Material
- paper
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