Zelfportret als tekenaar 1802

Joseph (II) Bergler’s self-portrait as a draftsman is a pen and ink drawing executed in 1802, depicting the artist in the act of creating. The drawing, with its focus on the artist’s hand and the tools of his trade, reflects the importance of draftsmanship in the artist's work. The intimate scale of the artwork, measuring 198 mm in height and 128 mm in width, creates a sense of closeness and allows the viewer to be drawn into the artist's world. The artist is captured in a contemplative mood, as if lost in the creative process.