An Elegant Young Man Glancing to the Side 1928

Hanna Nagel sketched "An Elegant Young Man Glancing to the Side" using graphite and ink on paper sometime in 1928. Look at how Nagel’s ink strokes create this dark aura behind the man's face. What was she thinking? Was she trying to conjure up some feelings or mood for the viewer? I imagine her working intensely, smudging the graphite to create these soft shadows. I wonder if Nagel felt a sense of connection to the German Expressionists? The way she renders the man's face with such angularity and intensity reminds me of their portraits. It’s almost as if she’s digging beneath the surface, trying to expose something deeper than just a likeness. The lines around his mouth and eyes suggest a hint of cynicism, or perhaps just weariness. It's the kind of drawing that makes you wonder about the sitter’s life, his hopes, his disappointments. What do you think?