Arbeiders bezig met het opbreken van rails 1871 - 1906

"Arbeiders bezig met het opbreken van rails" is a watercolor painting by Pieter de Josselin de Jong, currently located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork, dated between 1871 and 1906, captures a group of laborers engaged in the arduous task of dismantling railway tracks. De Jong, known for his depictions of working-class life, utilizes a soft, muted palette to create a sense of realism and social commentary. The figures, rendered in a loose, impressionistic style, convey the physical exertion and fatigue of manual labor, highlighting the realities of industrialization in the Netherlands during the late 19th century.