Schoenmaker aan het werk in een werkplaats 1886

"Schoenmaker aan het werk in een werkplaats" (Shoemaker at work in a workshop) is a black and white etching by Belgian artist Charles Mertens, created in 1886. The etching depicts a cobbler seated in his workshop, working on a shoe. The details of the tools and the cluttered space create a realistic portrayal of a craftsman's life. Mertens' work is known for its focus on everyday life and ordinary people, often depicted in their working environments. The etching is a valuable document of the working class in late 19th-century Belgium.