MugshotNO2

This is a striking black-and-white ink drawing of a man with a stern, intense expression, reminiscent of a vintage mugshot. He wears a fedora-style hat with a dark band, tilted slightly on his head, adding a classic early 20th-century aesthetic. His face is rugged, marked by deep shadows and intense cross-hatching, emphasizing his furrowed brow, sunken eyes, and tight-lipped frown. His gaze is piercing and slightly unsettling, giving him a hardened, almost defiant demeanor.

He is dressed in a button-up shirt with a loosened tie and a cardigan, further enhancing the vintage feel. A prison identification placard reading “26878” hangs in front of him, reinforcing the mugshot theme. The background is heavily cross-hatched, creating a dramatic, high-contrast aura around the figure, making him stand out even more.

The artist’s signature, “WHITTINGTON 15,” appears on the right side, indicating the artist and year of creation. The combination of detailed realism, expressive shading, and historical styling gives the portrait a bold, gritty character, making the viewer curious about the story behind this enigmatic