Portretten van drie scheepslieden c. 1848 - 1854

This pencil sketch, "Portretten van drie scheepslieden," by Christian Heinrich Gottlieb Steuerwald depicts three sailors, likely created between 1848 and 1854. The work is a quick study, using simple lines to capture the essence of these working-class men, perhaps for a larger composition. Steuerwald, a German artist, specialized in portraiture and scenes of daily life. His work often depicted the working class, capturing their individuality and the details of their lives.