Man met baard 1880

"Man met baard" is a quick sketch created by Dutch artist Louis Apol in 1880. It is a simple but expressive drawing in pencil, depicting a man with a beard, his head tilted down as if in thought. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and showcases Apol's talent for capturing character with minimal strokes, typical of his quick sketches, often portraying individuals from everyday life. This piece offers a glimpse into Apol's practice of capturing moments and emotions, making it an interesting example of late 19th-century Dutch realism.