Half-Length Portrait of Man n.d.

This anonymous drawing, titled "Half-Length Portrait of Man," depicts a man in a three-quarter profile view, with his head slightly tilted. He has a powdered wig with loose curls and is wearing a coat over a white shirt with a cravat. The artist’s use of shading and detail brings the subject to life, hinting at a time when portraits served as visual records of individuals. This charcoal drawing, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, stands as a testament to the enduring power of portraiture, capturing the likeness of an unknown man from the past.