Studieblad met schetsen van een arbeider 1868 - 1892

This study sheet by Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard, dated between 1868 and 1892, depicts sketches of a laborer. The drawing utilizes a variety of pencil strokes and hatching to create a sense of depth and volume, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the human form. The sheet includes a detailed study of an ear, a bent arm, and the profile of the laborer, suggesting a focus on anatomical accuracy and realistic representation, common in 19th-century academic art. Van Rappard, known for his social realism, may have been interested in depicting the working class in this study.