Self-Portrait
A young man stares through the darkness. He sits in a three-quarter view, his gaze steady and unblinking against the viewer. A single, strong light source strikes the left side of his face, carving his features out of the gloom. This light catches the crisp white of his cravat and the smooth planes of his skin, leaving the rest of his form to dissolve into deep, moody shadows. Behind him,…










