Blinde borstelmaker 1890

"Blinde borstelmaker" (Blind Brushmaker), created in 1890 by Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard, is a striking example of the artist's signature style. Van Rappard, a Dutch painter and printmaker known for his evocative portraits and social realism, captures the subject's vulnerability and determination through expressive lines and subtle shading. The artwork, a black and white print, portrays a seated figure with a focused expression, meticulously working on a task, likely related to their trade as a brushmaker. The artist masterfully uses contrasts in light and dark to highlight the subject's hands, highlighting the focus and skill required in their work.