Portrait of composer Dmitri Shostakovich (in adolescence) 1923

This pencil drawing by Russian artist Boris Kustodiev, created in 1923, depicts a young Dmitri Shostakovich in profile. Kustodiev, known for his colorful and expressive style, captures Shostakovich's youthful features with a delicate touch. The sketch shows a young Shostakovich wearing glasses, his expression thoughtful and slightly melancholic, perhaps hinting at the complex and turbulent life that lay ahead for the renowned composer. The piece showcases the artist's ability to capture a subject's personality through subtle gestures and lines.