Male Bust Study, c. 1920, Graphite on Laid Paper, Academic Rendering

Graphite on laid paper, c. 1920s.

Rendered with classical restraint, this bust study of a youthful male head exhibits balanced proportions and elegant modeling. The artist has used soft, diffuse graphite lines to suggest form without overworking surface detail, giving the subject a timeless, statue-like presence.

Signed 'Chase' in the upper right; paper clean with gentle aging to edges.