Study of an Old Man leaning on a stick
Rembrandt van Rijn (attributed to) 1606 - 1669
Summary
A reproduction produced by the Vasari Society of a drawing by Rembrandt. The drawing is of an old man, from the side. He is wearing a hat with a fur trim, and his clothes appear somewhat shabby and mended. He has a long, shaggy beard and is leaning with both bands on a stick. This drawing is on the same sheet as 1933.412. Text from the accompanying booklet produced by the Vasari Society: "No. 18 REMBRANDT (b. 1606; d. 1669) STUDY OF AN OLD MAN LEANING ON A STICK Collection of the Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim. From the collection of Richard Houlditch. Pen and sepia. 7.7 x 6.5 cm. (3 x 2 1/2 in.). An old man with a shaggy beard seen nearly in profile to the right; wearing a cap bound with fur; shown nearly half length, back somewhat bent, with both his hands leaning on a stick. A characteristic example of Rembrandt's studies from the life, done in his early years, between about 1628-35. A. M. H."
Object Name
Study of an Old Man leaning on a stick
Creators Name
Date Created
1913-1914
accession number
1933.411
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
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