The model.

Drawing, pen and Chinese ink, 36,5 x 27,2 cm, paper, signed with monogram "AO", and dated at lower right.

Under passe-partout, under frame (not studied outside frame).

An important pen drawing figuring an art class with a standing model and a selfportrait of the artist from the back. Alfred Ost (Zwijndrecht 1884-1945) is well known for his works depicting daily life, common people, animals (especially horses) and poster designs.