Zittende visser met een hengel 1836 - 1912

"Zittende visser met een hengel" (Seated Fisherman with a Rod) is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Weissenbruch, created between 1836 and 1912. The artwork depicts a solitary fisherman seated on a wooden platform, holding a fishing rod and smoking a pipe. The detailed crosshatching technique creates a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of Weissenbruch's realistic style. The small dimensions of the drawing make it an intimate and personal piece, focusing on the solitary figure and the quiet details of his surroundings. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this drawing offers a glimpse into the life of a working-class fisherman in the 19th century, highlighting Weissenbruch's keen observation of everyday life.