Twee studies van een zittende houthakker Possibly 1819

"Twee studies van een zittende houthakker" (Two Studies of a Seated Woodcutter) is a drawing created by Dutch artist Abraham Johannes Ruytenschildt. The work, likely made in 1819, features two studies of the same woodcutter, one from the front and one from the back, showcasing the artist's observation of human form and his interest in capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people. The drawing is executed in pencil and ink, demonstrating Ruytenschildt's mastery of these mediums. The detailed depiction of the woodcutter's clothing, posture, and the tools he carries provides insight into the artist's attention to detail and his desire to represent realism.