Fourteen

A portrait study of a young figure rendered in mixed medium, executed with economical line-work and a restrained palette. The artist employs bold contour drawing in black and warm tones to define the face, whilst areas of white and grey ground remain visible, creating a sense of immediacy and spontaneity. The direct gaze and simplified features convey psychological presence despite the work’s modest scale. Niemann’s practice of daily engagement with drawing and painting is evident in the assured handling of this figurative study.