Portret van James de Rijk c. 1800 - 1900

"Portret van James de Rijk" is a small portrait drawing by the Monogrammist ML, created sometime between 1800 and 1900. The drawing depicts James de Rijk in a bust-length composition. The artist has skillfully used hatching to create depth and texture in the subject’s clothing. The detailed rendering of the sitter’s face and the overall refined style point to a skilled hand. The monogram "ML" in the lower left corner suggests the identity of the artist. This portrait offers an intimate glimpse into the life of an individual from the late 18th or early 19th century.