Bandontwerp voor: N.S. Ljeskow, De onsterfelijke, 1965 before 1965

This is a black and white sketch of a man's head and shoulders, executed in ink by Dutch artist Karel Thole. It is a preliminary design for an illustration for the 1965 publication, "De Onsterfelijke" by N.S. Leskov. The drawing is characteristic of Thole's distinctive style, emphasizing bold lines and gestural forms. The artist's use of dark ink against a white background creates a striking contrast, emphasizing the subject's features. This artwork is part of Thole's extensive output of illustrations for literary works.