Studie til portræt af dr.med. Carl Lorentzen (1860-1932) 1913 - 1914

Edvard Weie made this charcoal drawing of Dr. Carl Lorentzen, and it's all about how a few marks can suggest a whole person. It's that kind of efficient, searching line that feels immediate and raw. Look at the way Weie uses hatching to create the shadows on the right side of Lorentzen’s face. Those diagonal lines, clustered and dark, give weight and volume to the cheek and brow. There's a real sense of presence. The lines are so alive, so full of potential energy. The charcoal feels almost sculptural. Think about other artists like Matisse, who also use line in such an economical and powerful way. This piece reminds us that art is about a conversation, artists borrowing and building on each other's ideas across time. It's about seeing what others have done and then pushing it further.