The Precision of the Observed To look at the work of Frans Lebret is to encounter a specific, disciplined type of realism that refuses to rely on flourish. Born in Dordrecht in 1820, this artist did not seek to reinvent the medium but rather to master its ability to document. His output, characterized by detailed black and white drawings, functions as a direct observation of his immediate world. There is no unnecessary ornamentation here; instead, there is a focus on the structural truth of his subjects. His technique relied heavily on the clarity of line and the subtle management of light an…