4-Antique Drawings-CHILDREN-BASKET-SKETCHES-Rochussen-1873

Description

Four pencil sketches depicting young children in various postures, carrying baskets. Expressive line work with some shading, characteristic of Rochussen’s style.

Made by Charles Rochussen after own design.

Medium: Pencil drawing on thin wove paper paper.

Sheet size: 10.6 x 14.5 cm (4.17 x 5.71 inch). Image size: 10.6 x 14.5 cm. (4.17 x 5.71 inch).

Condition: fair, given age. Some sheets with damage, tears. Sold waf. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

CHARLES ROCHUSSEN, CHILDREN, SKETCHES, 19TH CENTURY, BASKETS, DUTCH ARTIST | PCO-C41-06

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Source: unknown, to be determined.

Biography artist: Charles Rochussen (1814-1894) was a Dutch artist known for his paintings, illustrations, and printmaking. He trained under renowned artists and developed a style that evolved towards Impressionism in his later years.