Jan GAREMIJN (Bruges 1712 - 1799) A montage of two drawings: - A sheet of studies with two hands Sanguine and white chalk highlights on beige paper. Sketch of a child's portrait on verso in red chalk. Dated at the top. (Folds and small lack at lower left). 19 x 15.3 cm - A sheet of studies with two children's hands carrying objects Sanguine, white chalk highlights and sanguine proof on the left (sheet folded in the center). Two old collection labels. (Small folds). 46.5 x 30 cm mounting dimensions A sheet of studies with two legs and another montage with two drawings are included. As a young man, Jan Garemijn was a pupil of the sculptor Rochus Aerts, Hendrik Pulinx and Lodewijk Roose, both painters. In 1765, he became professor and director of the Bruges Academy, a position he held for ten years. A prolific artist, he is admired above all for his drawing skills. His style was strongly influenced by the great French artists Boucher, Fragonard and Greuze, as well as his compatriots Jordaens and Rubens.