Seated Man Reading, Facing Right by Cornelis Dusart

Seated Man Reading, Facing Right 1690 - 1700

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"Seated Man Reading, Facing Right" is a drawing on paper by Cornelis Dusart, a Dutch artist known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life. The artwork, dated between 1690 and 1700, showcases Dusart's mastery of capturing the subtle details of human expressions and gestures. The drawing depicts an elderly man seated on a simple stool, engrossed in reading a book. The composition's simplicity highlights the man's quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on the universality of reading as a pastime. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, a testament to Dusart's enduring impact on Dutch art.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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A characteristic of many of the men and women in Dusart’s work is their ugliness. Here the artist has been a little kinder: this young man may not be an Adonis, but his limbs and his body are all in the right place, and he has a friendly face. His clothes are simple, but there are no patches or frayed edges. And while he may not be rich, he is no one’s fool: he can read.