This enigmatic portrait of a man by Jonas Åkesson (1879-1979) is a masterclass in charcoal.

Note the strong lines, which delineate the creases in his jacket, and continue beyond the filled areas. These were created with confidence, a series of strong marks to sketch out a form.

It's probably a self-portrait given the likeness to the artist and we've included a photograph on his directory entry.

The portrait is signed in the lower left and framed/glazed.

Jonas Åkesson was a fascinating artist and you can learn more about him in our directory.

Medium: Charcoal on paper
Overall size: 25½” x 30½” / 65cm x 77cm
Year of creation: c. 1930
Condition: Paper a little undulant and frame with some age-related wear.