Man met een pet zittend op een stoel 1890 - 1946

This pencil sketch titled "Man met een pet zittend op een stoel" ("Man with a cap sitting on a chair") by Dutch artist Cornelis Vreedenburgh captures a moment of casual observation. Created sometime between 1890 and 1946, the work showcases Vreedenburgh's ability to convey a sense of realism through expressive lines and shading. The subject, a man in a cap, leans back in a chair, his pose suggesting a relaxed and contemplative state. The loose, gestural lines and minimal detail create a sense of immediacy, as if the artist was capturing a fleeting moment in time. The sketch, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Vreedenburgh's artistic process and his ability to capture the essence of human life through simple yet evocative means.