This striking monochrome lithograph presents a rugged male figure in a flat cap, rendered with bold, expressive lines and deep contrasts. The man’s weathered face, marked by a bushy beard and intense gaze, is partially obscured by the smoke of a pipe, evoking a sense of introspection and working-class resilience. The simplified, almost carved-out forms emphasize texture and character over fine detail, reflecting stylistic influences from early modernist printmaking. Set against a stark black background, the figure appears timeless—an archetype of rural or industrial masculinity. This work stands as a testament to the dignity of ordinary life, likely created during a period when artists turned their focus toward laborers and everyday subjects with reverence and bold visual economy.

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