Man met hoed 1831 - 1877

"Man met hoed" is a pencil drawing by Belgian artist Adolphe Alexandre Dillens, created between 1831 and 1877. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man in profile, his face partially obscured by a large top hat. The simple yet striking composition, executed in loose, expressive strokes, showcases Dillens' keen observation of human form and his masterful use of graphite. The drawing's intimate scale and the subject's anonymity evoke a sense of realism and capture the essence of everyday life in the 19th century.