Portret van een onbekende jongeman, in profiel 1770 - 1825

This drawing, created between 1770 and 1825 by Dutch artist Simon Andreas Krausz, depicts the profile of an unknown young man. Executed in a loose, gestural style with a focus on capturing the subject’s likeness through subtle shading and linework, it is a characteristic example of Krausz’s portraiture practice. The work demonstrates his skill in capturing individual features and rendering volume through the use of light and shadow, despite the limited medium of charcoal on paper. This small-scale portrait, measuring only 219 mm in height and 180 mm in width, is a testament to the artist’s ability to convey personality and emotion through a simple, yet impactful composition.