Seated Man 

"Seated Man" is a drawing by Jules Schmalzigaug, presenting a figure rendered with dynamic, almost frenetic lines. The composition immediately directs our attention to the subject’s pensive posture. Note the angles of the limbs and the way they intersect, creating a network of diagonals that convey restlessness. Schmalzigaug’s mark-making is particularly significant. The lines are not merely descriptive; they are expressive, building up the form through a series of hatched strokes. The hatching suggests volume and shadow but also creates a sense of movement across the surface of the paper. This technique is reminiscent of Futurist principles, where line and form are used to capture the dynamism of modern life. The figure seems caught in a moment of contemplation, yet the energy of the drawing suggests a world in flux. Consider how the interplay between stillness and motion, form and line, challenges our perception. Schmalzigaug invites us to consider how the act of seeing is always an active process, a negotiation between the viewer and the viewed.