Vier mijnwerkers op weg naar hun werk 1893

"Vier mijnwerkers op weg naar hun werk" (Four Miners on the Way to Work) is an 1893 etching by Belgian artist Karl Meunier, known for his depictions of the working class. The etching, which measures 307mm by 226mm, portrays four miners walking towards a factory in the distance, their figures silhouetted against a cloudy sky. The scene evokes the harsh realities of industrial life, a theme Meunier explored throughout his tragically short career, as he died in 1894 at the age of 30. This piece is a powerful testament to the artist’s social realism and his commitment to capturing the struggles of working-class people.