cr RobinWood PoP 32 MasterDomick Robin Wood

The drawing presents a portrait of a young man seated at a table, rendered in a style reminiscent of charcoal or graphite with subtle color washes. He is depicted from the chest up, angled slightly towards the viewer, his gaze direct and engaging. The subjects expression conveys a sense of self-assuredness, bordering on playful arrogance; a slight smirk plays upon his lips.
The artist has paid particular attention to rendering the texture of the man’s clothing – a collared shirt beneath an open jacket – using short, hatched lines that create a palpable sense of fabric and volume. The table surface is similarly treated with textural detail, suggesting a rough or unfinished quality. A pencil is held in his right hand, poised as if mid-action, which could be interpreted as a reference to creativity, authorship, or perhaps even control.
The background appears uniformly neutral, devoid of specific details, which serves to focus the viewer’s attention entirely on the subject. The framing border adds a sense of formality and containment. A handwritten inscription at the bottom identifies the individual as Master Domick and includes a signature and date (Robin Wood 1988). This designation, coupled with the confident demeanor portrayed, introduces an element of intrigue; it suggests a deliberate construction of identity or persona.
Subtextually, the drawing seems to explore themes of power, self-presentation, and perhaps even a subtle commentary on artistic creation itself. The pencil held by the subject could be read as a symbol of agency and control, while the title Master implies a position of authority or expertise. The overall effect is one of carefully constructed image – a portrait not merely of an individual, but of a projected identity.