Zelfportret: B-1-1, 14 januari Possibly 1942

Cor van Teeseling's "Zelfportret: B-1-1, 14 januari" (possibly 1942) is a delicate pencil drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, that captures the artist's own visage. The self-portrait, executed in a minimalist style, focuses on the artist's face, emphasizing the expressive eyes and subtle contours of the nose and mouth. Teeseling, a Dutch artist who sadly died young at the age of 27, created this work during a period of immense personal and societal upheaval, adding a layer of historical context to the piece. The sketch's simple yet evocative composition, executed in a graphite drawing, demonstrates Teeseling's artistic talent and introspective nature.