Portret Wim van Hooff 1944 - 1945

This is a portrait of Wim van Hooff, a man with short, dark hair, drawn in red chalk on paper. The anonymous artist created the work in 1944-1945, likely during a period of conflict as van Hooff appears in a somber expression. The drawing captures the sitter's realistic features in detail, showing the artist's adeptness in capturing human likeness. This piece offers insight into a portrait style common during the 20th century, one that valued realism and expression.