The Woes of the Apothecary

Composition in black and white. Dark and intersecting lines areas. man half-bust occupying the center of the support against non-figurative background area. The figure is 3/4 toward the on the right, has coarse face, big mournful eyes turned to the right, long nose and wide, closed lips and pointed chin. Has folded arms are suggesting his elbows somewhere and hands side of the face. Background with dark and intersecting lines areas.