Soldaat, dame en heer, van achteren by Gesina ter Borch

Soldaat, dame en heer, van achteren c. 1653 - 1654

aged paper

quirky sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Soldaat, dame en heer, van achteren" (c. 1653-1654) is a watercolor drawing by Gesina ter Borch, a Dutch Golden Age artist, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This artwork, measuring 313mm by 204mm, depicts a soldier, a woman, and a gentleman from behind, showcasing their distinctive clothing and postures. The composition, with the figures walking away from the viewer, hints at an air of mystery and intrigue, adding an element of storytelling to this small-scale, yet captivating drawing.