Head of young man (Adam) by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin

Head of young man (Adam) 1913

kuzmapetrovvodkin

amateur sketch

facial expression drawing

head

face

pencil sketch

portrait reference

idea generation sketch

pencil drawing

sketch

limited contrast and shading

animal drawing portrait

nose

portrait drawing

forehead

digital portrait

Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin's "Head of young man (Adam)" is a charcoal drawing from 1913, known for its minimalist style. Petrov-Vodkin was a Russian artist whose work reflected the artistic trends of his time, including symbolism and realism. The stark black-and-white composition captures the subject's youthful features, conveying a sense of introspection. While Petrov-Vodkin is known for his oil paintings, his drawings offer a glimpse into his artistic process and exploration of human form.