Head of a Young Man

Hubert von Herkomer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white drawing of a young man's head and shoulders. The man is wearing a sailor-style hat with a wide brim and a collarless V-neck shirt. He has a neutral expression on his face. The drawing is done in a detailed, realistic style with shading and cross-hatching. The background of the drawing behind the man’s head is shaded with a mix of closely spaced lines. The paper the drawing is on appears aged and has a rough texture. There is writing below the drawing in faint pencil. The text appears to be an announcement or invitation. It mentions "Hubert Herkomer solicits in honour of a visit from" and then lists several words and phrases including "Missing", "The Gloom of Ismal", and "MARCH 30". The overall appearance is that of a formal announcement or invitation to an art exhibition or viewing.