{"product_id":"straatmuzikant-willem-albertus-haanebrink","title":"Straatmuzikant - Willem Albertus Haanebrink","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed black chalk drawing of a street musician by Dutch artist Willem Albertus Haanebrink, capturing a quiet moment of performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drawing by Willem Albertus Haanebrink captures a solitary street musician, a subject frequently explored by Dutch artists of the nineteenth century. The figure, dressed in simple, utilitarian clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, stands against a plain, textured wall. He holds a mandolin or similar stringed instrument, his fingers positioned as if mid-performance. A box, likely for collecting coins, hangs from a strap across his shoulder, identifying his occupation as an itinerant performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaanebrink employs black chalk to define the form, using varying pressure to create depth in the folds of the musician's trousers and the shadow cast against the wall. The technique is direct and unadorned, focusing on the character of the individual rather than an elaborate setting. The background is minimal, consisting of faint brickwork lines that suggest an urban exterior without distracting from the central subject. The artist's approach reflects a broader interest in the lives of ordinary people, a common theme in Dutch art during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced, with the musician positioned centrally. The soft, granular texture of the chalk provides a tactile quality to the paper, giving the work a sense of immediacy. Haanebrink avoids excessive detail, allowing the viewer to focus on the musician's posture and the quiet dignity of his task. This piece provides a glimpse into the social fabric of the era, documenting the presence of street performers who were a familiar sight in towns and cities. The drawing remains a clear example of the artist's ability to capture human presence through simple, effective mark-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-yuri-fyodorovich-samarin-vasily-tropinin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Yuri Fyodorovich Samarin - Vasily Tropinin — Vasily Andreevich Tropinin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/ma-femme-ne-mattend-pas-henry-bonaventure-monnier\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMa femme ne m'attend pas - Henry Bonaventure Monnier — Henry Bonaventure Monnier\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Willem Albertus Haanebrink","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762297672015,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762302718287,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58762302751055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762302783823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762302816591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762302849359,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762302882127,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762302914895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762302947663,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58762302980431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58762303013199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58762303045967,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Straatmuzikant_Poster_CompositorV1_1789297818209.jpg?v=1789298144","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/straatmuzikant-willem-albertus-haanebrink","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}