{"product_id":"portretten-van-riek-en-antje-to-frank-stoltz","title":"Portretten van Riek en Antje - To Frank-Stoltz","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate graphite study of two women, Riek and Antje, captured in traditional headscarves by Dutch artist To Frank-Stoltz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphite study by the Dutch artist To Frank-Stoltz captures two women, identified as Riek and Antje, in a quiet, observational manner. The drawing originates from a sketchbook, evidenced by the visible binding holes on the left edge and the faint page numbering at the top. The artist employs a controlled, delicate line to define the facial features, using subtle shading to model the contours of the cheeks, noses, and eyes. Both figures wear headscarves, a common element of traditional dress in the Netherlands during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The composition focuses entirely on the expressions of the subjects, who are positioned in profile and three-quarter view, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrank-Stoltz demonstrates a keen eye for character, capturing the distinct physiognomy of each woman with economy and precision. The graphite marks remain light, allowing the texture of the paper to contribute to the overall tone of the work. The artist has inscribed the names of the sitters at the bottom of the page, providing a direct link to the individuals portrayed. This piece offers a glimpse into the artist's practice of documenting the people within her social or regional sphere. The lack of background detail keeps the viewer's attention fixed on the human element, reflecting a straightforward approach to portraiture. As a study, it reveals the technical skill required to render form and personality through simple, monochromatic media. The work is representative of the period's interest in documenting everyday life and the specific appearances of local populations, often seen in the sketches of artists working in the Dutch tradition.\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=\"\/products\/rustend-meisje-resting-girl-anton-mauve\" 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;\"\u003eRustend meisje (Resting Girl) - Anton Mauve — Anton Mauve\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rendez-vous-de-chasse-forest-of-fontainebleau-theodore-rousseau\" 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;\"\u003eRendez-vous de chasse, Forest of Fontainebleau - Théodore Rousseau — Théodore Rousseau\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"To Frank-Stoltz","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596155588943,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596162142543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58596162175311,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596162208079,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596162240847,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596162273615,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596162306383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596162339151,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596162371919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58596162404687,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58596162437455,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58596162470223,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portretten-van-Riek-en-Antje_Poster_CompositorV1_1787963525263.jpg?v=1787964288","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portretten-van-riek-en-antje-to-frank-stoltz","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}