Portret van een Indonesische man uit West-Java c. 1921
willemwitsen
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shape in negative space
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childish illustration
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cartoon like
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cartoon based
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shading to add clarity
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old engraving style
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caricature
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flat colour
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limited contrast and shading
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cartoon style
Willem Witsen, a Dutch painter known for his expressive style, created this charcoal drawing titled "Portret van een Indonesische man uit West-Java" around 1921. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a man from West Java with a few simple strokes. The viewer is drawn to the eyes, rendered with remarkable detail, highlighting the subject's intense gaze. The minimalist approach to the portrait, leaving most of the canvas blank, underscores the artist's focus on capturing the sitter's essence.
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