#41352 Cruzeiro Seixas

The drawing presents a figure rendered in charcoal on what appears to be lightly toned paper. The subject is depicted from the waist up, seated and holding a walking stick or staff. A basket rests near their feet. The overall impression is one of quiet contemplation or perhaps weariness.
Here we see an individual enveloped in voluminous drapery that obscures much of the body’s form. The clothing appears to be layered, with a large hood obscuring most of the head and face. Only the eyes and mouth are clearly visible; they convey a sense of melancholy or resignation. The artist has used shading to suggest folds and texture within the garments, but the lines remain relatively loose and sketchy, contributing to an unfinished quality.
The figure’s posture is slightly slumped, suggesting fatigue or burden. The hand gripping the walking stick appears strong yet weary. The basket at their feet could symbolize sustenance, labor, or perhaps a collection of memories.
Subtleties in the drawing suggest a narrative beyond the immediate visual. The obscured face invites speculation about identity and experience. The simple composition and muted tones evoke a sense of austerity and introspection. There is an underlying feeling of displacement or solitude; the figure seems isolated within their own thoughts, removed from any specific context.
The date inscribed in the lower right corner (1943) provides a temporal anchor, hinting at potential connections to historical events and emotional climates of that era. The drawing’s simplicity and directness could be interpreted as a response to the complexities and anxieties of wartime experience.