Studieblad met honden, een ruiter en figuren 1839 - 1894

This is a sketch page by Lambertus Lingeman. Though undated, we can place Lingeman, born in 1829, within the context of 19th-century Dutch art, a period marked by emerging Realism and a growing interest in genre scenes. Here, figures of different social classes and species populate the page: finely dressed men and women, a rider on horseback, humble folk, and dogs, with a woman in prayer. Lingeman’s compositions can invite us to consider the power dynamics inherent in the social structures of his time. The contrast between the refined portraits and the more vulnerable, expressive sketches evokes an emotional tension, reflecting perhaps the artist's own navigation of societal expectations and personal expression. Lingeman’s work invites us to contemplate the complexities of human and animal relations within a society undergoing rapid transformation. The sketchbook page, in its intimate, raw form, serves as a space for Lingeman to explore and perhaps critique the world around him.