Staande man met pet c. 1856 - 1861

"Staande man met pet" (Standing Man with Cap) is a pencil drawing by Cornelis Springer, a Dutch artist known for his realistic depictions of everyday life. This sketch, created sometime between 1856 and 1861, captures a man standing in a simple pose, his face obscured, emphasizing the artist’s focus on capturing the figure's form and movement. The loose lines and suggestive shading create a sense of immediacy, as if the artist was quickly capturing a fleeting moment in time. The drawing's inclusion in the Rijksmuseum collection highlights its importance within the context of Dutch art of the 19th century.