Zittende man op stoel, slapend by Guillaume Saint

Zittende man op stoel, slapend Possibly 1769

guillaumesaint

amateur sketch

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

initial sketch

This graphite drawing by Guillaume Saint, titled “Zittende man op stoel, slapend,” depicts a man in a seated position, asleep. The detail of the man's relaxed posture and the way his body slumps forward suggest an intimate and informal moment, a snapshot of daily life captured by the artist. Dating back to 1769, the work exemplifies the artist's penchant for capturing the human figure in realistic, yet intimate detail. The drawing's small size and the use of graphite contribute to its understated, yet evocative nature.