Profile of a Girl in a Baseball Cap
Drawing on paper • Brooklyn A.
Style & Movement
Contemporary Illustration / Anime-influenced Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Multi-colored ballpoint or felt-tip ink pens utilizing cross-hatching and contour hatching techniques for shading and texture.
Creation Period
January 14, 2020 (dated by artist)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8.5 x 11 inches; Portrait format
Subject Description
A profile portrait of a young woman looking upward. She is wearing a baseball cap with her wavy hair flowing from beneath it. The composition uses blue ink for clothing and hat, reddish-brown for hair, and light orange/tan for skin tones, organized through rhythmic line work.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the paper appears clean with bright colors, though there is slight evidence of paper texture typical of standard sketchbook stock.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $100 (Nominal value as a contemporary student or hobbyist work)
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50
Provenance History
Likely created in a personal sketchbook or as an individual study; currently in private possession of the artist or original recipient.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 21st-century 'Generation Z' artistic trend of blending Japanese manga aesthetics with western ballpoint pen medium. It serves as a study of line weight and color layering in a portable format.
Notable Features
Features a prominent signature and date 'Brooklyn A. 1/14/2020' at the bottom. Distinctive 'loose' cross-hatching on the hat contrasts with the tighter, more flowing lines used for the hair.
Condition Issues
Minor surface texture irregularities; ink may be prone to fading if exposed to direct UV light due to the non-archival nature of standard ballpoint pens.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free sleeve or frame under UV-protective glass. Keep away from high humidity to prevent ink bleeding or paper warping.