Studieblad, onder andere met figuren en handen die een stok vasthouden 1849 - 1917

This pencil sketch by Matthijs Maris, titled "Studie blad, onder andere met figuren en handen die een stok vasthouden", is a study of figures and hands holding a stick, possibly related to his later paintings. The piece, created between 1849 and 1917, showcases Maris's exploration of form and composition through a series of delicate lines and subtle shading, typical of his preliminary sketches. The work highlights the artist's meticulous approach to figure drawing and his interest in capturing the human form with an emotional depth. It can be found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, providing a glimpse into the creative process of a renowned Symbolist painter.