Oude man warmt zich bij de haard 1850

"Oude man warmt zich bij de haard" (Old man warming himself by the fireplace) is a pencil drawing by the Dutch artist David Bles, dating back to 1850. The artwork depicts a man sitting in a chair, facing a fireplace. The depiction of the man, likely an elderly gentleman, suggests solitude and contemplation as he warms himself by the fire. The drawing is characteristic of Bles's style, known for its detailed and realistic portrayal of everyday scenes. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.