Giacomo Grosso, "Self-Portrait," charcoal on paper, signed, Late 1920s
Title: Self-Portrait
Artist: Giacomo Grosso (signed with initials "GG" lower right; full signature on back of paper)
Technique: Charcoal on paper
Dimensions: Framed: H 66 x W 47.5 cm / Sheet: H 51 x W 33.5 cm
Provenance: Collection stamp on verso
The work highlights Giacomo Grosso's remarkable technical control of chiaroscuro.
The rendering of the face, dominated by a direct and austere gaze, is emphasized by a skillful use of light