Framed Drawing, Portrait of a Man, Axel Anderson (1897-1958)

 
Framed Drawing, Portrait of a Man, Axel Anderson (1897-1958)
 
Dimensions - 20 cm x 31 cm.
 
Title: Portrait of a Man
Artist: Axel Anderson (Swedish, 1897–1958)
Medium: Graphite on paper
Date: c. 1930s–1940s
 
Rendered with a precise yet expressive hand, this graphite portrait by Swedish artist Axel Anderson captures the austere intensity of its subject. The confident use of line and subtle tonal shading demonstrate Anderson’s classical training and his sensitivity to form. Best known for his richly coloured landscapes of Östergötland, Anderson also produced a number of intimate portraits such as this, revealing his ability to convey character and mood through minimal means. The slight turn of the head and strong modelling of the features suggest a subject caught in contemplation, typical of Anderson's interest in the psychological dimension of portraiture.