Duimend kind c. 1883 - 1914

"Duimend kind" (Thumb Child) is a charcoal sketch by Dutch artist Floris Arntzenius, dating from between 1883 and 1914. The drawing captures a child's profile, rendered in a loose, expressive style characteristic of Arntzenius's work. The artist's fascination with childhood and everyday life is evident in the intimate portrayal of the subject, whose thumb is placed prominently in their mouth. The drawing's loose lines and the use of charcoal contribute to a sense of spontaneity and immediacy, typical of the artist's sketches.