Study For The Coin Collector 

This study by Danish artist Vilhelm Hammershøi depicts a man in a dark suit, his face obscured by shadow. Known for his atmospheric paintings of interiors, Hammershøi's work often portrays a sense of solitude and contemplation. This study, likely a preparatory work for a larger composition, exemplifies his skillful use of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of depth and mystery through the contrast of light and shadow. The unidentifiable subject, engulfed in darkness, evokes an air of enigma and introspective silence, characteristic of the artist's works.