Chalk On Paper Collection

Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786

Seated Male Nude, c1770. Creator: Ubaldo Gandolfi
Seated Male Nude, c1770.

A Pond In The Forest, c1840. Creator: Constant Troyon
A Pond In The Forest, c1840.

Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides..., late 1770s)
Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides Encadrant Une Cartouche Surmontee De Deux Amours), late 1770s.

Street With Tradesmen, late 16th-early 17th century.. Creator: Giovanni Maria Tamburini
Street With Tradesmen, late 16th-early 17th century..

Two Studies Of A Youth, c1600-10. Creator: Cristofano Roncalli
Two Studies Of A Youth, c1600-10.

The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas, c1569. Creator: Giorgio Vasari
The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas, c1569.

View Of The Gulf Of Pozzuoli From The Solfatara, c1830. Creator: Giacinto Gigante
View Of The Gulf Of Pozzuoli From The Solfatara, c1830.

Still Life with Geometric Models, 1879. Creator: Hammershøi, Vilhelm (1864-1916)
Still Life with Geometric Models, 1879. Private Collection

Sitting old man, c.1630. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Sitting old man, c.1630

Portrait of young woman, c1650. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Portrait of young woman, c1650

Portrait of a boy, c.1660. Creator: Jan de Bray
Portrait of a boy, c.1660

View over the Oude Schans on the Montelbaanstoren, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
View over the Oude Schans on the Montelbaanstoren, 1870-1923

Sunset at Trouville, 1813-1869. Creator: Paul Huet
Sunset at Trouville, 1813-1869

Two lawyers shake hands // Deux avocats: la poignée de main, 1818-1879. Creator: Honore Daumier
Two lawyers shake hands // Deux avocats: la poignee de main, 1818-1879

View of Taranto's fortifications, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of Taranto's fortifications, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Amaurornis flavirostra (Black crake), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Amaurornis flavirostra (Black crake), 1777-1786

Dendropicos fuscescens (Cardinal woodpecker)and Estrilda astrild (Common waxbill), 1777-1786

Oreotragus oreotragus (Klipspringer), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Oreotragus oreotragus (Klipspringer), 1777-1786. Klipspringer (Oreotragus Oreotragus), the ram, on a mountain plateau; with Rhenish (Rijnlandse) scale

"La fille de l'aveugle". Creator: Konrad Starke. "La fille de l'aveugle"
"La fille de l'aveugle", Unknown date

Children Outside a Gate, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Children Outside a Gate, mid 19th century

Peasant Girl Smoking, 1849. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Peasant Girl Smoking, 1849

Young Woman Standing on Steps, 1849. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Young Woman Standing on Steps, 1849

Woman Carrying Jug Through Portal, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Woman Carrying Jug Through Portal, mid 19th century. Miller identified the prototype for this drawing simply as "French School." It could represent a painting by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps

Room with Prie-dieu and Open Door, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Room with Prie-dieu and Open Door, mid 19th century

Portrait of a seated man and a young girl, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a seated man and a young girl, c17th century

The vineyard workers receive their wages, mid 17th century. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The vineyard workers receive their wages, mid 17th century

Working woman, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
Working woman, mid 17th century

Portrait of the artist Paulus Potter, c17th century. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst
Portrait of the artist Paulus Potter, c17th century

Portrait of the artist Anthonie Waterloo, c17th century. Creator: Bartholomeus van der Helst
Portrait of the artist Anthonie Waterloo, c17th century

Standing girl, seen from three sides, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Standing girl, seen from three sides, unknown date

Portrait of a young man, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a young man, unknown date

Portrait of an elderly woman, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an elderly woman, unknown date

Portrait of an elderly woman, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an elderly woman, unknown date

Portrait of an elderly woman, full face, unknown date. Creator: Anon
Portrait of an elderly woman, full face, unknown date

Mountain landscape, 1869. Creator: Willem Jan van den Berghe
Mountain landscape, 1869

Forest landscape, 1873-1932. Creator: Willem Steenhoff
Forest landscape, 1873-1932

Landscape with Shepherds and Milkmaid, 1700-1800. Creator: N Lamme
Landscape with Shepherds and Milkmaid, 1700-1800

Portrait of Lizzy, in profile to the right, 1874-1918. Creator: Martinus van Andringa
Portrait of Lizzy, in profile to the right, 1874-1918

Hill landscape, 1874-1918. Creator: Martinus van Andringa
Hill landscape, 1874-1918

An actor as King Henry VIII of England, 1780-1836. Creator: Johannes Jelgerhuis
An actor as King Henry VIII of England, 1780-1836

River landscape with farm, 1869-1941. Creator: Johannes Abraham Mondt
River landscape with farm, 1869-1941

Landscape near Nevers, 1871. Creator: Johan Barthold Jongkind
Landscape near Nevers, 1871

Landscape with farm, 1776-1822. Creator: Jan Hulswit
Landscape with farm, 1776-1822

Two Girls Blowing Bubbles, c.1880. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Two Girls Blowing Bubbles, c.1880

Landscape with a windmill by moonlight, 1847-1899. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Landscape with a windmill by moonlight, 1847-1899

A Girl with Flowers on the Grass, 1878. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
A Girl with Flowers on the Grass, 1878. Daughter of the artist

Two sewing women, 1865-1930. Creator: Jac van Looij
Two sewing women, 1865-1930

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"Captivating Chalk on Paper: A Journey through Artistic Portraits and Expressions" Immerse yourself in the timeless allure as we explore a diverse collection of captivating artworks. From delicate strokes to bold lines, these masterpieces showcase the versatility and beauty that can be achieved with this medium. Step back in time to c. 1753, where Maurice-Quentin de La Tour's "Portrait of M. Louis Silvestre" mesmerizes us with its intricate details and lifelike representation. The red chalk rendering of the "Prophet Balaam, " dating back to the 17th century, transports us to an era filled with religious symbolism and profound emotions. Helene Schjerfbeck's "Girl with Blue Ribbon" from 1909 captivates our gaze with its simplicity yet evocative power. Moving forward, Paul Klee's "Pflanzen Bild 8. B. " takes us into a world of abstract shapes and vibrant colors, showcasing how chalk can transcend traditional boundaries. Louis Michel Eilshemius' portrayal of Robert Lindner in his 1903 piece reveals a sense of mystery while Eugene Carriere's self-portrait invites introspection through soft contours and ethereal shading. Meanwhile, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon captures innocence and playfulness in his depiction of Cupid engaging with a little girl and her feline companion. Wander further into abstraction as Wassily Kandinsky presents his iconic "Color Study. Squares with Concentric Circles" from 1913—a testament to the power of geometric forms combined harmoniously on paper. The artistry continues as Gustave Courbet offers an intimate glimpse into his creative process through his self-portrait titled "Young Man Sitting, Study (Self-Portrait At the Easel)" circa 1847.