Ontwerp voor wandschildering in de Beurs van Berlage: staande jonge man met banderol by Antoon Derkinderen

Ontwerp voor wandschildering in de Beurs van Berlage: staande jonge man met banderol 1869 - 1925

antoonderkinderen

drawing, paper, pencil

portrait

drawing

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

cartoon sketch

figuration

paper

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pencil

limited contrast and shading

line

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

This pencil drawing by Dutch artist Antoon Derkinderen, dated between 1869 and 1925, is a design for a mural in the Beurs van Berlage. The artwork depicts a standing young man holding a banner. This drawing is a preparatory study for the final mural, showcasing Derkinderen's detailed approach to design. The drawing is executed in a realistic style with emphasis on the figure's anatomy and the flowing lines of the banner. This artwork provides a glimpse into the creative process of a muralist, revealing the steps involved in transforming an idea into a large-scale public art piece.