Studie c. 1873

"Studie" is a charcoal drawing by Johannes Bosboom, a prominent Dutch painter known for his interiors and cityscapes. Created around 1873, the work exemplifies Bosboom's mastery of light and shadow, and his preference for depicting the quiet corners of everyday life. The drawing, likely a preliminary study for a larger work, features a suggestive composition of loosely sketched lines. While the subject is unclear, it evokes a sense of anticipation and mystery. It is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.