Adam-Young Cruiseman – "Portrait of a Man Playing the Clarinet"

Artist: Adam-Young Cruiseman
Title: Portrait of a Man Playing the Clarinet
Date: 1843
Place: Belgium
Medium: Black and White Chalk on Paper
Dimensions: 22 x 17 cm
Signature: Signed "A.K. 1843" in the lower right corner
Condition Report: Good condition, with visible texture preservation.

Description:

This 19th-century drawing by Adam-Young Cruiseman showcases a musician deeply immersed in performance. The subject, a man wearing a decorative hat and a draped cloak, is depicted in a dynamic pose, turning slightly towards the viewer while playing the clarinet.

The black and white chalk technique enhances the contrast and depth, emphasizing the texture of the fabrics and the expressive quality of the musician’s gaze. The attention to light and shadow creates a realistic, almost theatrical effect, inviting the viewer into an intimate moment of musical performance and artistic expression.