Stumbling Old Man
1874
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Jozef Israëls
Jozef Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 27 January 1824 – 12 August 1911) was a Dutch painter.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Stumbling Old Man is a 1874 by Jozef Israëls, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows an older man in loose clothes, walking with one hand out for balance. His head is down, and his body leans forward slightly. The lines around him are quick and rough, like hurried strokes. The artist focused on movement and weight—notice how the man’s posture suggests he’s off-balance. The background is just scribbles, keeping all the attention on him. Next, check out the artist’s other sketches to see how he captured motion. Door: Jozef Israëls
Jozef Israëls (Dutch pronunciation: ; 27 January 1824 – 12 August 1911) was a Dutch painter.
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