Stooped Old Man (1940–1944)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In the sketch, an elderly man is depicted, his body curved forward in a pronounced stoop. His head, crowned with sparse hair, is bowed down low, and his facial features are focused into an expression of weariness or contemplation. His attire appears simple and loosely draped, enhancing the overall impression of frailty and burdens both physical and unseen. The lines are frantic and densely scribbled, enveloping him in a kind of dynamic aura that contrasts starkly with his static, bent posture. Shadows are suggested by thicker, darker strokes, giving the figure depth and a palpable sense of weight. The background is minimal, messy with stray lines and marks that don't form any clear shapes, focusing all attention on the figure of the old man.