Zittende man in een armstoel 1803 - 1842

Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man’s *Zittende man in een armstoel* (1803-1842) is a pencil drawing of a man seated in a chair. The drawing is characterized by detailed, precise lines, typical of the artist’s realistic style. The subject’s stoic pose and contemplative expression are captured in the detail of his clothing and the way he sits. Nolthenius de Man was a Dutch artist known for his portraits and genre scenes. He was active in the early 19th century and was a member of the Hague School of painting. His work often depicts ordinary people and everyday life.