Staande visser 1822 - 1880

"Staande visser" (Standing Fisherman) is a graphite drawing on paper by Reinier Craeyvanger, a Dutch artist known for his realistic depictions of everyday life. Created between 1822 and 1880, the artwork portrays a fisherman in profile, his body angled towards the viewer. The precise and detailed rendering of the figure’s clothing, particularly the folds of his trousers, highlights Craeyvanger’s mastery of anatomical and textural detail. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Craeyvanger’s focus on capturing the lives and labor of ordinary people.