Portret van een onbekende man met deels getrokken sabel 1867 - 1886

This etching, "Portret van een onbekende man met deels getrokken sabel", was created by Dutch artist Albert Halberstad between 1867 and 1886. The small, intimate portrait depicts an unknown man with a partially drawn saber, showcasing Halberstad's meticulous detail and skillful use of light and shadow. The portrait's somber tone and the subject's enigmatic gaze add a sense of mystery to the work, captivating viewers with its raw realism. Halberstad's short but impactful career, tragically cut short by his early death in 1886, left behind a legacy of powerful etchings. This particular work, despite the unknown subject, exemplifies Halberstad's talent for capturing the human condition.