Studieblad met een jager (?) op de rug gezien, een soldaat en een visser by Leendert de Koningh

Studieblad met een jager (?) op de rug gezien, een soldaat en een visser

1787 - 1849

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Artwork details

Medium
drawing, paper, ink
Dimensions
height 277 mm, width 434 mm
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Tags

#portrait#pencil drawn#drawing#pencil sketch#charcoal drawing#paper#ink#pencil drawing#portrait drawing#pencil work#genre-painting#realism

About this artwork

Leendert de Koningh made this study sheet with pen and gray ink in the late 18th or early 19th century, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval. Here, three figures stand against a blank background: a hunter, a soldier, and a fisherman, each embodying distinct roles within Dutch society. The hunter is seen from behind, highlighting the tools of his trade and perhaps suggesting a life close to nature. The soldier stands poised with his weapon, a symbol of authority. The fisherman, with his net and catch, represents a life sustained by the sea. It is through De Koningh’s representations that we are able to reflect on questions of labor, identity, and the social hierarchy of the Netherlands during a period of revolution and change. These figures remind us of the diverse experiences and contributions of ordinary people during times of transformation.

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