Self-Portrait 1740

This charcoal drawing, "Self-Portrait" by Joshua Reynolds, dates back to 1740, a pivotal time in the artist's career. The portrait captures the young artist's likeness with detail, focusing on his features and the intricate curls of his hair. The simple composition and muted tones highlight the artist's skill in capturing the essence of a person in a single, expressive image. This work is considered to be an important piece in the development of the artist's signature style and is often cited as an example of early neoclassical portraiture.