Portret van een onbekende man, het hoofd niet getekend 1774 - 1837

This charcoal drawing, titled "Portret van een onbekende man, het hoofd niet getekend" (Portrait of an unknown man, the head not drawn), was created by Charles Howard Hodges between 1774 and 1837. The artwork is an intriguing example of a portrait that focuses on the clothing and posture of the subject rather than their face, leaving their identity unknown. The man is depicted seated, wearing a double-breasted coat, and holding a piece of paper, perhaps a letter or a document. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Hodges' skill in capturing detail and creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.