Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair, from Collection d'imitations de Dessins d'après les Principaux Maîtres Hollandais et Flamands Possibly 1821

This 19th-century chalk and wash drawing by Christian Josi is a copy of a Rembrandt portrait. The artwork is a faithful reproduction of a Rembrandt work, depicting a seated man with a broad collar, a hat, and a coat. This artwork is part of a collection of drawings after Dutch and Flemish Masters. It’s a beautiful example of how 19th-century artists studied and copied earlier masterpieces. This particular piece, which is displayed at The Art Institute of Chicago, helps to understand how Rembrandt's work was perceived and studied in later periods.