Portret van een Soendanese man c. 1921

"Portret van een Soendanese man" (c. 1921) is a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen (1860-1923) that depicts a close-up portrait of a man's face. The drawing is characterized by loose, gestural lines that capture the essence of the subject, highlighting the prominent features of the eyes, eyebrows, and mustache. Witsen's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimension, adding to the expressiveness of the work. This drawing, now held in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Witsen's interest in capturing the humanity of his subjects, regardless of their social background.