Old man by the Window 1984

Morteza Katouzian created this drawing of an old man by a window with what looks like graphite. The marks are meticulous and deliberate, not unlike a sculptor slowly revealing the form within the stone. The color is reduced to a near monochrome, heightening the contrast and making the details pop. The paper feels like it is breathing, not quite white, but a soft, muted grey that seems to absorb the light. Look at how Katouzian uses line, etching out the wrinkles on the man's face. These lines are not just descriptive; they speak to the weight of time, the stories etched into our skin. The hat gives him a sense of dignity, which contrasts with the vulnerability of his gaze. This reminds me of some drawings by Lucian Freud, especially in the unforgiving way he captures the human form. Art is like a conversation across time, where each artist adds their voice to the chorus.