Aanspreker 1854 - 1927

"Aanspreker," a charcoal drawing by Gerke Henkes, depicts a standing figure of a man holding a hat in his right hand. This portrait is created in a realist style, characteristic of Henkes' work from the mid-19th century. The subject appears to be a middle-aged man, dressed in a formal coat and trousers, his expression serious and contemplative. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Henkes' ability to capture the details of human form and posture with subtle shading, highlighting the artist's skill in portraiture.