Zelfportret, voorovergebogen en face: B-1-1 Possibly 1941 - 1948

"Zelfportret, voorovergebogen en face: B-1-1" is a self-portrait by Dutch artist Cor van Teeseling, completed sometime between 1941 and 1948. The charcoal drawing depicts the artist's face from a close-up perspective, with his head slightly bent forward, and is housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is a powerful and intimate portrayal of the artist, created during a turbulent time in his life. The artist sadly died at the young age of 27. This drawing provides a glimpse into van Teeseling's artistic practice, and his ability to capture emotion and detail in his work.