THOUGHT YOUTH, Chere, 19th / 20th century
Full-figure depiction of a pensive man. Dressed in a simple tunic and high boots, he ignores the winding cloak at his feet.
The heavy sheets of fabric lift with your nervous stride. They distract the viewer from his furrowed eyebrows and pursed lips.
Youthful thoughts wander around the missing blade of the sword that foreshadows the upcoming duel.