Zittende man met pijp 1825 - 1862

"Zittende man met pijp" (Seated Man with Pipe) is a black and white lithograph by Jacob Akkersdijk, a Dutch artist known for his genre paintings and portraits. The artwork depicts a man seated at a table, holding a bowl and spoon, with a glass and a jug on the table. The man wears a hat and has a pipe in his mouth, suggesting an everyday scene from the artist's time. Created between 1825-1862, the lithograph exemplifies the style of Realism, with a focus on capturing the reality of ordinary life. The detailed depiction of the man's clothing and the objects on the table further emphasizes the realism of the scene.