Автопортрет 1910

This is Mykhailo Boychuk's self-portrait, likely made with graphite and crayon on paper. I love how Boychuk captures his likeness through these energetic scribbles. It’s like he’s thinking aloud, working out his features in real-time. Look closely, and you can see the texture of the paper coming through. The lines aren’t precious or labored over; they're raw and immediate. Notice the shading around the eyes and the confident strokes defining his mustache. There’s a mix of precision and looseness here, a kind of controlled chaos. It’s almost as if he’s not just drawing himself but also capturing a fleeting feeling or thought. I’m reminded of other artists like Egon Schiele, who also used line to convey intense emotion. Boychuk’s self-portrait feels like a conversation across time. It tells us that art is always a work in progress, a way of seeing, questioning, and understanding.