Zelfportret: B-1-1, 7 februari Possibly 1942

Cor van Teeseling’s “Zelfportret: B-1-1, 7 februari” is a pencil drawing depicting the artist’s own face, likely created in 1942, only a few months before his death. This intimate self-portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a sense of melancholy and introspection, possibly reflecting the artist’s state of mind during a time of great personal and historical hardship. The simple composition and subdued tones enhance the raw emotionality of the work, offering a glimpse into the inner world of the artist during World War II.