A man looks straight at the viewer, his expression firm and unreadable. Dressed in fur, he has the look of someone shaped by harsh weather and long days. There’s nothing dramatic in his pose, but his presence feels heavy and steady, as if he’s used to standing his ground. The painting isn’t about action, but about meeting a gaze that doesn’t flinch—and the quiet strength behind it.
Oil on canvas, painted from life, to the scale of life.
70 cm × 60 cm