Slaghek, Evert (1827-1926). Collection of Drawings

(1) Woman in medieval costume,resting. Crayon, 1841. Signed and dated lower left. Ca. 49 x 60 cm (sheet). (2) Boy with barret. Crayon and gouache. 32 x 26 cm (image). (3) Profile portrait of a woman. Crayon, 1840. Signed and dated lower right. 60 x 49 cm (sheet). (3) Arabian rider on horseback. Crayon, 1872. Signed and dated lower right. Ca. 25 x 30 cm. (4) Praying figure. Chalk and gouache. Signed lower left. -and 2 male portraits, 3 female portraits and 2 religious compositions. Chalk. Approx. average size 60 x 40 cm.

Fascinating artistic legacy of an overlooked Dutch minor master, working in the style of the great Romantics of his time, including Ary Scheffer, Delacroix or Ingres. Slaghek resided in Amsterdam and contemporary and associate of August Allebé and A.J. Alberdingk Thijm. (total 12)