Studieblad met een liefdespaar, jager en vallende man met hond 1839 - 1894

This is a study sheet made with graphite by Lambertus Lingeman, a Dutch artist born in the late 1820s, a period marked by significant social changes and the rise of Romanticism. Lingeman's sketches give us a glimpse into the everyday life and archetypes of his time. Notice the couple embracing, a timeless symbol of love and connection, juxtaposed with the image of a hunter and a falling man with a dog which points towards adventure, risk, and the relationship between humans and nature. The figures seem suspended in a dream-like state due to the light and fluid lines. These sketches also touch upon issues of class and gender roles within 19th-century Dutch society. Lingeman skillfully captures the essence of human experience, inviting us to reflect on the complexities of love, loss, and the human condition.