Zelfportret 1813 - 1870

This self-portrait by Augustus van der Steene is a pencil drawing on paper that depicts the artist in a formal pose. The drawing shows a close-up of the artist's face and upper torso, with his head turned slightly to the right. He is dressed in a collared shirt with a tie and a coat with a large collar. The artist's features are rendered with great detail, particularly his eyes, which seem to gaze directly at the viewer. The hatching and shading employed in the drawing give the portrait a sense of depth and realism.