Portret van een onbekende man 1774 - 1837

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a charcoal drawing on blue paper by Charles Howard Hodges, an English artist who produced portraits and landscapes. Hodges was known for his sensitive line work and attention to detail. The drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, depicts a man in a seated pose, likely a study for a larger portrait. The subject is unknown, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue. The artwork dates to between 1774 and 1837, the year of Hodges' death, and is a valuable example of British portraiture from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.