Portret van een onbekende man 1907

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a 1907 pencil drawing by Johan Henri Gustaaf Cohen Gosschalk, a Dutch artist who lived from 1873 to 1912. This realistic portrait, drawn with a high level of detail, captures the stoic gaze and weathered features of an unidentified man, suggesting a life of hardship. The work exemplifies Gosschalk's focus on capturing the essence of his subjects, often from the lower social classes, and showcasing their individual stories through their expressions.