177 European School – Portrait of a Man in Costume – Ink Drawing (1920)

This expressive ink drawing, dated 1920, portrays a man in theatrical or historical costume, wearing a soft hat and a ruffled collar. Executed in sepia ink with confident, fluid strokes and areas of light wash, the portrait captures a dramatic expression with a direct gaze. The character’s attire and stylized features suggest a performer, possibly a commedia dell’arte figure or stage actor. The composition reflects early 20th-century interest in historical revivalism and stylized theatrical portraiture.