Zelfportret: B-1-1, 1 februari Possibly 1942

"Zelfportret: B-1-1, 1 februari" is a self-portrait by Dutch artist Cor van Teeseling, created in 1942. This poignant drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the artist's likeness with simple yet expressive lines. The intimate scale and direct gaze of the portrait, along with the artist's short lifespan, suggest a sense of personal reflection and the fragility of life, making it a poignant testament to a life tragically cut short. The drawing is a prime example of van Teeseling's work, known for its sensitive and often melancholic portrayal of human emotion.