Jonge baars 1899 - 1920

"Jonge baars" (Young Perch) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan Mankes, created between 1899 and 1920. The artwork depicts a young perch swimming in water, with a single plant and some rocks in the background. Mankes's meticulous and detailed style is evident in the realistic depiction of the fish's scales and the subtle shading used to create depth and texture. The artwork's small size further emphasizes the artist's delicate and refined approach to drawing. This drawing showcases Mankes's talent for capturing the beauty and fragility of nature, a recurring theme in his work.