Old Man
1879
Gustav Wentzel's 1879 drawing 'Old Man' is a striking example of Norwegian Realism, capturing the rugged character of its subject with intense focus. The artist uses soft, smudged strokes to sculpt the man's profile, highlighting every deep wrinkle and the prominent nose against a dark, moody background. It feels less like a simple portrait and more like a study of human endurance, showing how Wentzel could find profound beauty in the ordinary faces of everyday people.
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