Male Portrait 

This portrait was made by Vsevolod Maksymovych using ink on paper. The artist has used the stark contrast between black and white ink to create a visually striking image. Look closely, and you'll see how the application of ink defines the entire composition. The figure emerges through careful strokes, forming the dark suit and the patterned trousers. The artist uses contouring to define the planes of the face, and the eyes are made with small, deliberate dots. The background is created from various-sized circles, made using careful mark making to create an almost dizzying effect. The artist's chosen materials and techniques speak to a wider social context of artistic experimentation. The use of ink allowed the artist to explore the limits of graphic representation, while also engaging with the broader aesthetics of the early 20th century. Ultimately, the artist pushes the boundaries between fine art drawing and graphic illustration.