Staande man met beeldje 1873

This sanguine drawing depicts a standing man holding a figurine, rendered by Gustave François Morin. The figure dominates the composition, with a concentration on volume and form achieved through cross-hatching and subtle tonal variations. Notice how the artist orchestrates a play of light and shadow to define the man’s features and clothing. The monochromatic palette, limited to the reddish-brown hues of the sanguine medium, invites a formal reading, emphasizing shape and contour over color. Morin uses line to delineate the figure's contours, creating a sense of depth. The texture of the paper, visible through the drawing, adds another layer of visual complexity. The composition is vertically oriented, focusing our attention on the figure's posture and presence. The subject matter is also significant: the juxtaposition of the man with the figurine raises questions about representation and the interplay between the real and the sculpted.