That Man (b)

Graphite on rough paper · 8 × 11 inches

In this variation of That Man, the profile dissolves further into the atmosphere. Cross-hatching partially veils the face, as though memory both reveals and conceals. The drawing balances precision with spontaneity; some lines define structure; others wander and soften.

The rough paper diffuses light across the graphite, giving the portrait a gentle instability. Minimal background detail situates the figure in psychological rather than physical space.

Here, identity appears provisional. The visible construction marks emphasize becoming over completion. The portrait does not fix the subject—it suggests him as a presence continually shaped by perception.