#37643 Monzon

The drawing presents a portrait study focusing on the head and shoulders of a man. The artist employed a limited palette of blue and beige pencil strokes against a warm-toned background. The composition is tightly cropped, emphasizing the subjects facial features and conveying a sense of intimacy or focused observation.
Here we see a middle-aged man with a somewhat weary expression. Fine lines are etched around his eyes and mouth, suggesting experience and perhaps a degree of melancholy. His eyebrows are heavy and arched, contributing to an impression of seriousness or introspection. The nose is prominent, and the jawline displays a subtle firmness. Hair, rendered through short, parallel strokes, appears neatly combed back from the forehead.
The artist’s technique reveals a deliberate emphasis on texture. Hatching and cross-hatching are used extensively to model form and create depth, particularly around the cheekbones and brow ridge. The beige pencil is utilized to highlight areas of light, while the blue defines shadows and contours. This contrast enhances the three-dimensionality of the face.
A handwritten inscription in the lower right corner reads Hombre del Sur followed by a signature and the number “32.” This suggests that the work may be part of a series or represents a specific individual identified as Man from the South. The presence of this text adds another layer to the interpretation, hinting at a narrative context beyond the purely visual.
The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and understated realism. It’s not an idealized depiction; rather, it appears to be a study aimed at capturing the essence of a particular individual, revealing character through subtle details and nuanced shading.