Blinde borstelmaker 1868 - 1892

"Blinde borstelmaker" (Blind Brushmaker) is a graphite drawing by Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard, created between 1868 and 1892. The artwork depicts a man, possibly a brushmaker, in a seated pose, his face obscured by a shadow and his hands holding a brush. The drawing's loose and gestural style reflects the artist's mastery of capturing the human form and his use of light and shadow. This piece is a fine example of van Rappard's realistic and melancholic style, often focusing on the lives of everyday people. The subject's blindness, along with his occupation as a brushmaker, suggests a focus on the challenges of disability and the dignity of labor.