Figuren rond een baby geschaard en een meisje met vogelkooi c. 1858

This is a drawing by Dutch artist Bastiaan de Poorter. Dated circa 1858, it consists of two sketches. The left side features a group of figures surrounding a baby. The right side of the drawing depicts a young woman standing beside a birdcage, her hand resting on the cage's perch. The sketchy style and light pencil lines give this drawing a sense of movement and informality, suggesting a preliminary study for a larger work. The drawing is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.