Orgelman c. 1925

"Orgelman" is a lithograph by Johan van Hell, dating back to 1925. It depicts a man in a cap and coat, with a distinctive, almost melancholic expression, leaning on a barrel organ with a large bellows. This evocative, monochrome artwork creates a sense of isolation and introspection, characteristic of van Hell's often realistic and somber depictions of working-class life. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of the medium, conveying both the texture of the man's clothing and the intricate detail of the musical instrument.