Zittende man op muurtje by Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man

Zittende man op muurtje 1828

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drawing, pencil

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portrait

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pencil drawn

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drawing

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amateur sketch

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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romanticism

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pencil

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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genre-painting

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sketchbook art

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realism

Dimensions: height 110 mm, width 61 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

This delicate drawing, ‘Zittende man op muurtje’ by Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man, captures a seated man, likely from 1828 given the inscription on the paper. Executed with fine lines, the drawing emphasizes form and texture. Notice how the subject's posture and attire convey a sense of contemplation. The artist uses cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, most notably in the man’s coat, which adds volume and dimension. The composition centers on the figure, with the wall serving as a horizontal anchor. The use of line and the figure's position invite us to consider broader questions about human presence within constructed spaces. Is the man a flâneur, someone who strolls observing society? What power structures are at play between the figure and his environment? De Man's drawing serves as a tableau for exploring themes of observation, societal structure, and the individual’s place within them.

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