Staand kind 1890 - 1946

"Staand kind" (Standing Child), a pencil sketch by Cornelis Vreedenburgh, is a quick study of a child's posture. The figure is depicted from an unusual perspective, appearing upside down, with the focus on the child's head and limbs. Vreedenburgh, a Dutch artist known for his expressive lines and insightful portrayals of the human form, created this sketch sometime between 1890 and 1946. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Vreedenburgh's artistic process, revealing his exploration of human anatomy and movement through rapid sketches.