Yawning Apprentice 1869

mihalymunkacsy

head

face

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

human

animal drawing portrait

nose

portrait drawing

facial portrait

digital portrait

"Yawning Apprentice" is a painting by Hungarian artist Mihály Munkácsy, completed in 1869. It depicts a young man, his head thrown back in a dramatic yawn, captured in a moment of unbridled fatigue. Munkácsy, known for his realistic style, uses masterful brushwork to convey the texture of skin and the subtle shift of light on the figure's face. The dark background emphasizes the youth's exaggerated expression, making it a captivating study of human emotion and vulnerability.