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Ter Borch focuses on the play of light across the features, particularly the brow and the curve of the cheek. The use of blue paper was a common practice among Dutch draughtsmen of the seventeenth century, providing a cohesive atmospheric quality to the sketch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoses ter Borch, the younger brother of the more famous Gerard ter Borch, showed significant promise before his early death. His drawings often reveal a personal, informal quality, capturing family members or acquaintances in domestic settings. This particular sheet reflects the intimate nature of his practice, where the focus remains on the immediate physical presence of the sitter. The economy of the medium allows the viewer to see the artist's hand, from the hatching used to define the shadow beneath the chin to the lighter, more delicate strokes defining the texture of the cap. 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