Slapende man met baard 1882

"Slapende man met baard" (Sleeping man with a beard) is a pencil drawing by the Dutch artist Antoon Derkinderen, created in 1882. This intimate portrait depicts an elderly man with a thick beard lying on a bed, likely sleeping or resting. Derkinderen's meticulous attention to detail and realistic style are evident in the subtle rendering of the man's features and the texture of his beard. The delicate lines of the drawing create a sense of tranquility and vulnerability. The artwork serves as a compelling study of the human form and the beauty of aging, capturing the essence of rest and reflection.