Man with Head Bent c. 1957

"Man with Head Bent" is a 1957 print by American artist Charles Knowles (1939-1958). The artwork features a stark and simplified figure, rendered in white against a dark blue background, with the head bent low in a posture of sorrow. The minimal detail and the figure's position convey a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The print's simple composition and stark contrast contribute to its powerful and haunting effect. This print exemplifies Knowles' early work, often characterized by its stark simplicity and a sense of melancholic introspection.