Drie karikaturale schetsjes van een man in een cape before 1917

This is a sketch by Matthijs Maris, a Dutch painter known for his symbolic and melancholic works. "Drie karikaturale schetsjes van een man in een cape" depicts three caricatured sketches of a man in a cape, executed in red chalk. The expressive lines and simplified forms suggest a study for a larger work, revealing Maris's exploration of human figures and their portrayal. The sketch's intimate size and the artist's distinctive style, characterized by an emphasis on emotional nuance, make it an intriguing glimpse into Maris's creative process.