Zittende jongen bindt zijn schaatsen om 1788 - 1835

"Zittende jongen bindt zijn schaatsen om" (Seated Boy Fastening His Skates) is a red chalk drawing by François Joseph (II) Pfeiffer, created between 1788 and 1835. This intimate portrayal captures a young boy in a moment of everyday life, meticulously securing his skates. The artist's skillful use of red chalk renders the figure with a sense of depth and volume, capturing the texture of the boy's clothing and the detailed shape of the skates. The drawing's realism and focus on the everyday suggest a genre piece, capturing the spirit of everyday life in a simple yet evocative way.