Zelfportret: B-1-1, 10 maart Possibly 1942 - 1943

"Zelfportret: B-1-1, 10 maart" is a self-portrait by Dutch artist Cor van Teeseling, completed likely in 1942 or 1943. The pencil drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the artist's face in a three-quarter view, rendered in a loose and expressive style, typical of Teeseling's later work. The unfinished quality of the drawing suggests it may have been a preliminary sketch. This self-portrait is a poignant example of Teeseling's art, created in the final years of his life, cut short at the young age of 27. The work's subtle details, like the artist's intense gaze and the slight shading of his collar, offer insights into Teeseling's personality and artistic practice during a challenging period.