Portrait of Osten

drawing, paper

portrait

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

16_19th-century

pencil sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

german

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

sketchbook art

"Portrait of Osten" is a pencil drawing by the German artist Carl Hoff. The work depicts a man in profile, wearing a top hat, and is housed in the Städel Museum. Hoff's loose, expressive style is apparent in the gestural lines of the drawing. This work is likely a study for a larger painting, showcasing Hoff's skill in capturing likeness and conveying character through simple yet expressive lines.