Boer die de zitting van een stoel maakt 1854 - 1914

Albert Neuhuys created this drawing, "Boer die de zitting van een stoel maakt," using graphite on paper, and it is now held in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing captures a rural scene with a focus on the figure of a farmer engaged in his craft. Neuhuys employs a compositional structure that guides our eyes through the details of the scene. Lines, shapes, and shading are used to define the form and texture of the farmer and his chair. The careful attention to detail is evident in the depiction of the farmer's posture, clothing, and tools. The artwork reflects a broader artistic interest in depicting everyday life and the dignity of labor during that era. It embodies cultural codes related to rural life and the working class. The sketch engages with the aesthetics of realism, challenging traditional academic art that often focused on idealized subjects. The lines function not just as descriptors of form but also as conveyers of emotion. Neuhuys transforms the mundane into a subject worthy of artistic attention, thereby challenging preconceived notions of beauty and value.