Staande man met een open rechterhand en gebalde linkervuist 1892 - 1901

Antoon Derkinderen made this sketch, "Standing Man with an Open Right Hand and a Clenched Left Fist," with graphite on paper. The very qualities of the medium and the application contribute significantly to this artwork's impact. The immediacy of the medium captures Derkinderen’s fleeting thoughts. Graphite offers a spectrum of tonal values through layering and controlled pressure. See how the artist utilized these values, capturing the depth of emotion, and underlying tension within the man’s posture. The drawing's incompleteness exposes Derkinderen's artistic method, reminding us of the physical act of creation and the labor involved. The paper and pencil are common materials. However, within the hand of a skilled draftsman, they elevate the work beyond the ordinary. Therefore, through the close examination of materials and methods, we gain insight into the artist's intentions, and connect with the social context.