Blinde borstelmaker 1868 - 1892

"Blinde borstelmaker" (Blind Brush Maker) is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard, completed between 1868 and 1892. The artwork depicts a man, likely a brush maker, seated in profile, holding something in his hands, perhaps brushes or tools. Van Rappard, known for his realist style, captures the subject's focused concentration through precise lines and subtle shading, highlighting the man's blindness and the physicality of his craft. This drawing, executed with masterful skill, offers a glimpse into the life and work of a marginalized individual during the late 19th century.