Architectuurstudie en een jongen c. 1863

"Architectuurstudie en een jongen" (c. 1863) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Cornelis Springer, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing depicts a young boy in a loose-fitting garment, likely a child laborer or street urchin, with his head tilted upward in a gesture of curiosity or wonder. The architectural study above the boy suggests an interest in both figure drawing and the representation of urban spaces, capturing a snapshot of everyday life in 19th-century Netherlands. The artwork is a testament to Springer's keen observational skills and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects through simple, yet expressive lines.