Contemporary Figurative Ink Sketch of Two Men

This artwork is an original ink-on-paper figurative sketch dating to October 18, 1996, as indicated by the handwritten date at the bottom left. The piece depicts two male figures seated side-by-side in profile, executed with a confident, gestural hand using black ink. The figure on the left is wearing a hooded jacket and a cap, while the figure on the right is wearing glasses, a sweater, and heavy boots. The draughtsmanship is characterized by fluid, overlapping lines that suggest form and movement rather than precise anatomical detail. A notable element is the faint 'ghost' image or pentimento visible in the background—a larger, more abstract outline of a head—suggesting the artist may have been working on a thin or translucent medium or that ink from another page has transferred. The paper appears to be a light cream or off-white artist's stock with visible vertical undulations, likely due to the application of wet ink or its removal from a bound sketchbook. The artist's signature or initials in a stylized script (possibly 'Khai') accompanied by the date '10/18/96' serves as the primary identifier. The condition appears fair, with minor paper buckling and no visible tears or significant foxing, though some light smudging of the ink is present consistent with a rapid life-drawing session.