Self-Portrait 1930s

This drawing, *Self-Portrait* is by Cyprián Majerník. Look how he has built the form of his face from such free-flowing lines; like threads of thought made visible. I can imagine him, perhaps in a moment of reflection, capturing his likeness with quick, decisive marks. There's a vulnerability in the way the lines gather around the eyes, conveying a sense of introspection. The scratches of ink build to a face. See how the density of the lines creates shadows and depth, giving weight to his features. It reminds me of other artists, like Egon Schiele, who used line in such an expressive way. Artists are always talking to each other across time! Majerník’s portrait reminds us that painting is not just about representation, but about feeling and being, an open invitation to imagine, to reflect, and to connect.