The five senses (1832)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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The sketch depicts five individual figures, each engaging in an activity that represents one of the five senses. From left to right: the first figure is looking through a telescope, symbolizing sight. Next to him, a man sniffs a flower, representing the sense of smell. The central figure is tasting something, presumably food, indicative of taste. Adjacent to him, another man is touching his face, suggesting the sense of touch. The final figure on the right is holding a seashell to his ear, depicting the sense of hearing. Each character is portrayed with expressive facial features and gestures, highlighting their engagement and sensory exploration.
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Jean Bernard (1775–1833) was an avid Dutch art collector and a painter. His portraits of people, nature, and animals were drawn mostly with charcoal and colored crayons which beautifully captured the intricate details of his varied subjects.
He was a successful artist during his lifetime with many of his works decorating ministries and famous people's homes.