Self Portrait 

This self-portrait by Greek artist Alekos Kontopoulos is a powerful example of expressive linework and gestural mark-making. The artist captures his likeness using a combination of bold, black lines and finer, hatched details to create a sense of depth and texture. His intense gaze and furrowed brow suggest a contemplative and perhaps slightly melancholic mood. Kontopoulos (1904-1975) was known for his unique artistic style, which blended elements of expressionism and surrealism. The drawing’s immediacy and raw energy is characteristic of his works.