Friedrich Engels 

This portrait of Friedrich Engels is made with sanguine pencil, a material that's all about warmth and immediacy. You can see the hand of the artist in every stroke. It’s like Aghdam is thinking through the act of drawing, letting the process guide the image. The texture is so alive, especially in the beard. Look at how the pencil marks build up, layer upon layer, creating depth and volume. The redness gives it a visceral feel, almost like you're seeing Engels’ life force on paper. That upward gaze is really something. It makes you wonder what he's thinking about, what ideas are floating around in his head. It puts me in mind of Käthe Kollwitz's drawings, both artists are using line to capture something essential about the human spirit. This piece isn’t just about Engels; it’s about how art can capture the essence of a person.