Viuhkahattuinen mies, sivukuva 1877 - 1878

"Viuhkahattuinen mies, sivukuva" (Man with a Plume Hat, Profile) is a graphite drawing created by Helene Schjerfbeck in 1877-1878. It depicts a man wearing a military cap with a large plume, seen in profile. The loose, gestural lines and the emphasis on the sitter's facial features are characteristic of Schjerfbeck's early works. While it remains unclear who the subject of this sketch is, it highlights her fascination with human anatomy and expression. This drawing demonstrates Schjerfbeck's artistic prowess in capturing a moment of contemplation and suggesting the sitter's personality through subtle details.