Figuurstudie van een zittende man, naar links after 1773

Here, we have a graphite drawing called "Figuurstudie van een zittende man, naar links" by Hermanus van Brussel. Van Brussel, who lived between 1763 and 1815, was working in a period defined by the Enlightenment and the rise of Neoclassicism. The drawing depicts a man in repose, his posture casual yet contained. His clothing and demeanor suggest a certain level of social standing, yet there's a weariness in his posture that hints at the complexities of identity and experience beyond social rank. Van Brussel invites us to consider the nuances of human experience, portraying not just a figure, but a person caught in a moment of reflection. This quiet study offers a glimpse into the artist's world and the lives of those who inhabited it.