Staande figuren in lange gewaden 1849 - 1917

"Staande figuren in lange gewaden" (Standing figures in long robes) is a sketch by Dutch artist Matthijs Maris (1839-1917). This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Maris's signature style, characterized by expressive, gestural lines and a sense of melancholy. The figures, rendered in a loose, almost abstract manner, convey a sense of movement and emotion, reflecting Maris's interest in the human condition and the complexities of the soul.