Portret van Charles van Beveren by Gijsbertus Craeyvanger

Portret van Charles van Beveren 1830 - 1895

portrait

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

sketchbook drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

This graphite drawing, titled "Portret van Charles van Beveren," was created by Dutch artist Gijsbertus Craeyvanger between 1830 and 1895. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Charles van Beveren seated in a chair, holding a letter in his lap. The portrait exemplifies Craeyvanger's skill in capturing a sense of realism through detailed rendering and subtle shading. This drawing is a fine example of a portrait in the Romantic style, characterized by its focus on individual expression and emotion.