Man in oosters kostuum c. 1935 - 1936

"Man in oosters kostuum" is a simple charcoal sketch by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, a Dutch artist active in the first half of the 20th century. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a person in a traditional Eastern costume, viewed from the back and rendered in loose, expressive lines. The gestural quality of the drawing reflects Vreedenburgh's style, characterized by a focus on capturing the essence of his subjects.