Zelfportret met pet:, maart 1942 1942 - 1943

"Zelfportret met pet" (Self-portrait with cap) is a powerful and poignant drawing by Dutch artist Cor van Teeseling. Completed in 1942, this self-portrait reveals the artist's striking features with a level of realism and detail. It is a poignant work, made in the last year of Van Teeseling's life, who tragically passed away in 1942. Created in pencil on paper, the drawing's monochrome palette emphasizes the artist's gaze and the subtle textures of clothing and skin, underscoring the gravity of the moment. The self-portrait serves as a poignant record of the artist's final days, reflecting both his artistic talent and the weight of the time.