Seated Man Reading, Facing Left 1690 - 1700
cornelisdusart
pencil drawn
toned paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
caricature
personal sketchbook
pencil drawing
portrait drawing
pencil work
watercolour illustration
This drawing by Cornelis Dusart, a Dutch artist from the late 17th century, depicts a seated man reading. The subject's focused gaze and hand gestures illustrate the act of reading, demonstrating Dusart's skill in capturing everyday moments. The use of chalk and wash creates a sense of realism and adds depth to the figure. This intimate portrayal of a man engaged in reading is a testament to Dusart's mastery of drawing and his ability to capture the essence of human activity. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.
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This man, engrossed in his book, is almost a mirror image of the lad in yellow trousers. The style of drawing and the materials are strikingly similar, and the sheets are almost the same size. It is quite possible that the two drawings once formed a set. The – originally identical – gold framing lines around the drawings show that the works once belonged to the same collection.
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