Zelfportret en face met pet: B-1-1, 21 januari Possibly 1942

"Zelfportret en face met pet: B-1-1, 21 januari" (Self-Portrait Facing Forward with Cap: B-1-1, 21 January), is a poignant self-portrait by Dutch artist Cor van Teeseling. This pencil drawing, created likely in 1942, depicts the artist in a contemplative mood, his gaze directed towards the viewer with a quiet intensity. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful reminder of Teeseling's life and the tragic circumstances of his early death in 1942 at the young age of 27. The simple composition, with its focus on Teeseling's face, emphasizes his inner world and serves as a testament to his artistic talent.