--- title: "Manner of Rembrandt van Rijn - A Young Woman Sleeping, Pen and Brush in Bistre (Ink Wash Drawing) | Curiosa.com" description: "This monochromatic work on paper is a stylistic emulation of the famous 1654 drawing 'A Young Woman Sleeping' (Hendrickje Stoffels) housed in the British Mus..." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "Manner of Rembrandt van Rijn - A Young Woman Sleeping, Pen and Brush in Bistre (Ink Wash Drawing)", "description": "This monochromatic work on paper is a stylistic emulation of the famous 1654 drawing 'A Young Woman Sleeping' (Hendrickje Stoffels) housed in the British Museum. The composition features a woman leaning forward on her arms in a resting pose. Executed with a broad quill or reed pen and heavy ink wash, the piece attempts to replicate the master's signature economy of line and dramatic tonal contrast. 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The composition features a woman leaning forward on her arms in a resting pose. Executed with a broad quill or reed pen and heavy ink wash, the piece attempts to replicate the master's signature economy of line and dramatic tonal contrast. The support appears to be a heavy, slightly textured paper, possibly of 19th or early 20th-century manufacture, presented in a decorative frame with a marbled paper inlay mat, common in mid-20th-century framing practices. Compare with other paintings in the archive: [Surrealist Painting by William Vandenjoc](https://curiosa.com/archive/paintings/a-fortunate-return), [Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting](https://curiosa.com/archive/paintings/abstract-expressionist-painting), [Abstract Gestural Painting on Canvas](https://curiosa.com/archive/paintings/abstract-gestural-painting-on-canvas). ## PERIOD & ATTRIBUTION The original drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated circa 1654, represents the height of his mature period where he moved away from detailed cross-hatching toward bold, gestural ink washes. Because of the high status of this specific work in art history, it has been a standard subject for student ... The original drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated circa 1654, represents the height of his mature period where he moved away from detailed cross-hatching toward bold, gestural ink washes. Because of the high status of this specific work in art history, it has been a standard subject for student copies and professional reproductions for over two centuries. The framing and matting style, specifically the narrow marbled paper border within the mat, suggests this particular object was prepared for display between 1940 and 1970, a period when Rembrandt's drawings were heavily popularized through high-quality facsimile prints and study copies. Read full story ## COLLECTOR NOTES 1 The original 1654 drawing was likely a study of Hendrickje Stoffels, Rembrandt's longtime companion and model after the death of his wife Saskia. ## SCARCITY Ordinary 40-55% Common Legendary Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand. Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 50 paintings items at rarity 3 or higher. ### Typical Characteristics - Moderate production runs - Common at estate sales - Entry-level collectibles ### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE Low (15% confidence) #### Confidence Factors - Object is a direct copy of a world-famous masterpiece in the British Museum collection (Inventory 1895,0915.1279) - Ink handling lacks the characteristic 'searching' line quality and precise wash control of a 17th-century original - Framing materials and matting style are definitively 20th-century Expert review recommended. Consider consulting a specialist before making purchasing decisions. [How does authenticity detection work?](/fake-art-detection) ## THE ART SPECIALIST'S TAKE Museum-Trained Art Historian Connoisseur High confidence in the identification of the subject matter and the assessment that this is a later study or reproduction, given the original's permanent museum status. ### KEY EVIDENCE - 1 Compositional match to 'A Young Woman Sleeping' (c. 1654) by Rembrandt. - 2 Broad, static ink lines suggest a hand following an existing image rather than creating from life. - 3 Presence of foxing indicates some age, but not the 350+ years required for a period original. - 4 Framing assembly—specifically the marbled matting—points to a 20th-century decorative provenance. ### UNCERTAINTIES - • The artwork is a known composition of one of the world's most famous drawings; original is documented in a museum collection. - • Lack of 'crustiness' or specific tonal warmth typical of aged iron-gall or period bistre ink. ### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY - → Remove from frame to inspect paper for watermarks or manufacturer stamps. - → Examine under 10x magnification to determine if the 'drawing' is a high-quality collotype or facsimile print. - → Check the reverse of the backing board for gallery or framer labels. COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (3 terms) ## CONDITION & GRADE Good ### Grading breakdown Visible foxing across the upper right and lower edges of the paper substrate; frame is intact but exhibits standard age-related patina; matting shows no significant acid burning. ### Condition The paper displays visible foxing and atmospheric spotting consistent with oxidative aging. There is a slight waviness to the sheet suggesting it is not fully laid down. The frame shows minor edge wear and loss of gilding on the miters. ## ART MARKET VALUATION $50 - $250 Updated: May 10, 2026 How we estimate value ### Who buys this Interior decorators seeking an Old Master aesthetic or students of art history interested in classical technique. ### What increases value - • Attractiveness of the framing and matting - • Size suitability for domestic display - • Skill level of the draughtsman (if not a print) ### What lowers value - • High probability of being a photographic or mechanical facsimile - • Condition issues like foxing can deter top-dollar decorative buyers ### What makes top-tier examples - • Documented 18th-century provenance - • Evidence of hand-laid 17th-century paper - • Verification that the medium is hand-applied ink rather than a print ### Grade & condition Paper integrity, severity of foxing, and the quality/period of the frame. ### Rarity & demand Ordinary Moderate demand Moderate liquidity [Browse similar paintings objects](/archive/paintings) For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal. ## FROM THE CABINET OF [AD ](/cabinet/adeboer) [ ### adeboer ](/cabinet/adeboer) Fellow Collector • 25 items [View Full Cabinet](/cabinet/adeboer) ### COMMENTS No comments yet. 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