Self portrait 1915

This self-portrait by Jan Mankes, a Dutch painter and printmaker, was created in 1915, a year before the artist tragically died at the age of 30. The artwork depicts a young man with a serious expression, his eyes intense and his gaze directed slightly to the left. This portrait is created in a realist style, characterized by its meticulous attention to detail, and showcases Mankes’ talent for capturing subtle nuances of emotion and physical form. The use of charcoal and the stark contrast of light and shadow adds a sense of depth and realism to the subject.