Zittende man in een boereninterieur met laaghangende balken 1854 - 1914

This charcoal sketch, created between 1854 and 1914, is a preliminary study by Albert Neuhuys, a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life. Neuhuys's "Zittende man in een boereninterieur met laaghangende balken," housed at the Rijksmuseum, captures the essence of a rural interior with its focus on a seated figure in a dimly lit room with low beams. The sketch's loose lines and atmospheric shading suggest a quick but insightful observation of the scene, offering a glimpse into Neuhuys's creative process and the artist's interest in capturing the details of everyday life in the Netherlands.