Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair, from Collection d'imitations de Dessins d'après les Principaux Maîtres Hollandais et Flamands Possibly 1821

"Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair" is a red chalk drawing attributed to Christian Josi. It is part of a collection of drawings that he made after the works of Dutch and Flemish Masters. Josi has been credited with popularizing the red chalk drawing. The drawing depicts a man seated in an arm chair in a highly realistic manner, giving an insight into Josi’s ability to capture the essence of the original master's work. This drawing is from the Collection d’imitations de Dessins d’après les Principaux Maîtres Hollandais et Flamands, a compilation of Josi's masterful copies of the works of Dutch and Flemish masters.