{"product_id":"man-met-kind-anthonie-van-den-bos","title":"Man met kind - Anthonie van den Bos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spare, linear etching by Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos depicting a man seated with a child, capturing a quiet moment of interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Anthonie van den Bos captures a quiet, domestic moment between an adult male and a small child. The composition is sparse, focusing entirely on the figures rather than a detailed background. The man sits on a simple block or bench, his arm extended as if pointing towards something beyond the frame, while the child rests against him. The artist employs a clean, linear approach, using minimal shading to define the forms of the clothing and the posture of the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan den Bos, a Dutch artist active during the nineteenth century, often turned his attention to everyday life. His work frequently reflects the observational nature of the period, where artists sought to document the human condition through modest, unadorned scenes. This print is an example of his graphic output, where the economy of line serves to clarify the interaction between the two figures. The man wears a cap and simple attire, suggesting a working-class subject, which was a common theme in Dutch genre art of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lack of environmental context forces the viewer to concentrate on the physical connection between the man and the child. The man's gesture provides a sense of narrative, though the destination of his gaze remains ambiguous. This ambiguity is characteristic of many sketches and etchings from the time, which often functioned as studies of human anatomy or social types. The print demonstrates a clear understanding of proportion and weight, particularly in the way the child leans into the man's lap. As a piece of historical documentation, it offers a glimpse into the aesthetic priorities of the Dutch school during the mid-nineteenth century, favouring directness and clarity over elaborate ornamentation.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-dogs-let-loose-on-the-bull-francisco-jose-de-goya-y-lucientes\" 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;\"\u003eThe Dogs Let Loose on the Bull - Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes — Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/verhaal-van-de-jongen-jantje-nr-5-pieter-van-loon\" 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;\"\u003eVerhaal van de jongen Jantje, nr. 5 - Pieter van Loon — Pieter van Loon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anthonie van den Bos","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414517977423,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414533607759,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414533640527,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414533673295,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414533706063,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414533738831,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414533771599,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414533804367,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414533837135,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414533869903,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414533902671,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Man-met-kind_Poster_CompositorV1_1786122850484.jpg?v=1786123170","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/man-met-kind-anthonie-van-den-bos","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}