John Christen Johansen

American, 1876 - 1964

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The image is a sketch depicting a man's head and upper shoulders in profile view. The man is looking upwards and has strong facial features, including a prominent nose, defined cheek, full beard, and mustache. His hair is short and tousled, with dynamic strokes creating texture. He is dressed in a jacket, collared shirt, and tie. The background is plain, with the sketch lines being the main focus. The artist's signature is in the lower right corner.
John Christen Johansen, Head of a Man, 1892, pen and black ink with graphite on paperboard, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.948

Head of a Man

John Christen Johansen · 1892 · pen and black ink with graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.19.948