Zelfportret: B-1-1, mei 1942 1942 - 1945

"Zelfportret: B-1-1, mei 1942" is a self-portrait by Dutch artist Cor van Teeseling, created in 1942. This pencil drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures van Teeseling's likeness with a focus on his face. The artist's delicate lines and subtle shading create a sense of realism while conveying a quiet and contemplative mood. The work reflects the artist's short but prolific career, tragically cut short by his early death in 1942. The intimate scale and understated composition of the self-portrait offers an engaging glimpse into the artist's personal world.