Figuren 1849 - 1917

"Figuren" (Figures) is a pencil sketch by the Dutch symbolist painter Matthijs Maris, created between 1849 and 1917. The drawing shows a group of figures, likely in a seated pose, depicted in a loose, gestural style. The figures are rendered in a very sketchy manner, with faint, layered lines, typical of Maris's preliminary sketches. This preparatory drawing illustrates Maris's exploration of form and composition, showcasing his distinctive symbolic approach to art. It is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.