Old man by the Window 1984

Morteza Katouzian made this drawing of an old man by the window using pencil on paper. Look how the sharp lines create a sense of depth, defining the contours of his face and hat. I wonder if Katouzian wanted to capture a quiet moment of introspection. The way the old man is gazing out the window, lost in thought, makes me want to know what’s on his mind. What do you think he's thinking? Katouzian's work reminds me of other portrait artists who seek to capture the essence of their subjects, like Lucian Freud. Each line seems to carry intention, carefully placed to build form and evoke emotion. It’s like the artist is in conversation with his subject. And now we get to join in too.