Prøveplade: Mandshoved med langt overskæg og spansk hue 1901

"Prøveplade: Mandshoved med langt overskæg og spansk hue" (Trial Plate: Man's Head with Long Beard and Spanish Hat), is an etching by Danish artist Frans Schwartz, created in 1901. The small-scale work, measuring only 99 mm by 86 mm, showcases a close-up portrait of a man in profile, his face partially obscured by a thick, fur-lined cap. The use of etching, a technique that involves incising lines into a metal plate, creates a distinctive, textured effect, capturing the subject's features with sharp detail. This artwork, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, offers a glimpse into Schwartz's exploration of portraiture and his mastery of printmaking.