De kleine tekenaar 1865

"De kleine tekenaar" (The little draftsman) is a black and white etching by Hugo Bürkner, created in 1865. It depicts a young girl lying on a chaise longue, sketching on a pad of paper. The realistic depiction of the girl’s pose and the detailed rendering of the interior furnishings showcase Bürkner’s talent for capturing the nuances of everyday life, which was a hallmark of his artistic style. This work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is an example of the genre of genre painting.