This powerful bronze-finished bust captures the head and shoulders of an elderly man with a deeply textured and weathered surface. The sculpture features a rich copper and gold patina, with dark shadows emphasizing the realistic folds of the skin, a furrowed brow, and a thick, expressive beard. The subject’s weary but steady gaze conveys a sense of wisdom and lived experience, while the visible hand-modeled marks add a raw, tactile energy to the piece. Mounted on a simple dark base against a plain background, the bust stands as a timeless exploration of human character and the physical passage of time.