File:Arthur Lerner Self-portrait 2000.jpg

Self-portrait in conté crayon by artist Arthur Lerner,

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Arthur Lerner

Entire drawing

Yes

The image serves an informational and educational purpose as the primary means of illustrating a key element of the artist's practice and technique: his drawing, which underlies all of his work, including his paintings. Because the article is about an artist and his work, the omission of the image would significantly limit a reader's understanding and ability to visualize the work. Lerner's drawing skills and technique are discussed in the article and have been commented on extensively by art critics.

There is no free equivalent of this or any other drawing by Lerner, so the image cannot be replaced by a free image.

The image will not affect the value of the original work or limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the original due to its low resolution and the general workings of the art market, which values the actual work of art. Because of the low resolution, illegal copies could not be made.