Studieblad met drie staande figuren 1815

This drawing, "Studie­blad met drie staande figuren", was created by Jacob Ernst Marcus in 1815. The drawing depicts three men, possibly from the Netherlands, standing in an outdoor setting. Their clothes are simple, suggesting they are of lower class. The work was created in a realist style. The piece is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Marcus was a Dutch artist who specialized in drawing and printmaking. This drawing is a study of figures, likely done in preparation for a larger work. It is a good example of Marcus’ skill in capturing the details of clothing and posture. The piece offers viewers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in the early 19th century.