Female image. Sketch 1975

This delicate sketch of a female face was created by Hryhorii Havrylenko. The almost ephemeral quality of the drawing, achieved with minimal lines on paper, evokes a sense of quiet contemplation. Notice how Havrylenko uses a single, unbroken line to define the contours of the face, from the forehead down to the chin, creating a sense of flow. The suggestion of the eyes and nose is rendered with similar economy. This minimalism invites us to complete the image in our minds, engaging actively with the artwork. The negative space is as crucial as the drawn lines, framing and defining the form. The starkness of the composition challenges our expectations of portraiture. The sketch invites us to consider how much can be conveyed with so little, prompting deeper questions about perception. The sketch serves as a reminder that art is not about replication but about suggestion and interpretation.