De jonge schilder 1850 - 1888

"De jonge schilder" (The Young Painter), painted by Pierre Joseph Toussaint between 1850 and 1888, depicts a young man seated in an armchair, thoughtfully contemplating his art. The artist’s signature is clearly visible in the lower right corner of the canvas. An easel with a blank canvas is positioned to the left, suggesting the artist's readiness to create. The presence of a plaster cast of a classical sculpture adds a historical and artistic element to the scene. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Toussaint's talent for capturing a moment of quiet contemplation and artistic inspiration.