Portret van Paul Verlaine, schrijvend 1892

"Portret van Paul Verlaine, schrijvend" is a 1892 drawing by Dutch artist Jan Veth. The drawing depicts the French poet Paul Verlaine seated at a desk, writing. Verlaine is shown in profile, with his signature mustache and beard, wearing a cap and a long coat. The detail of his hand holding a pen is a powerful portrayal of the creative process. The drawing is a study in the artist's expressive linework and is part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.