Timmerman 1830

"Timmerman", an 1830 etching by David van der Kellen, depicts a carpenter in his workshop. The oval-shaped composition captures the carpenter in the act of examining a saw, while various tools and pipe designs are scattered around him. This work is a fine example of 19th-century Dutch realism, showcasing the artist's interest in depicting the daily lives of ordinary people, and the importance of craft and labor. The detailed rendering of the tools and the carpenter's focused expression add to the realism of the scene.