Zelfportret met pet: B-1-1, 22 februari Possibly 1942

"Zelfportret met pet: B-1-1, 22 februari" is a self-portrait by Dutch artist Cor van Teeseling, created sometime in 1942. It depicts the artist's face, partially obscured by a hat and a coat, rendered in delicate red lines on a pale paper ground. The work exemplifies Van Teeseling's distinct drawing style, characterized by expressive contour lines and a sense of minimalist abstraction. This self-portrait, created shortly before the artist's untimely death, offers a poignant glimpse into his final artistic expressions, providing insight into his personal and artistic perspective during a turbulent period in history. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.