Homme barbu
1880
Meet the intense gaze of this bearded gentleman, captured by Norwegian realist Gustav Wentzel. Signed 'N G Wentzel' and dated 1879 in the top corner, this drawing showcases the artist's incredible skill with light and shadow long before he became famous for his cozy winter scenes. The subject's high collar and goatee give him a distinct 19th-century intellectual vibe, staring off into the distance as if pondering the great questions of the day. It's a fascinating early study that proves Wentzel had a talent for human emotion just as much as snowy landscapes.
- Technique
- Charcoal drawing
- Material
- Paper