Drukker aan het werk in atelier Possibly 1893 - 1895

Maximilien Luce's *Drukker aan het werk in atelier* is a black and white etching depicting a printer at work. Created sometime between 1893 and 1895, the piece showcases Luce's interest in the working class and his ability to capture the essence of daily life. The composition features a figure in profile, working at a printing press, highlighting the repetitive, yet essential nature of their labor. The image offers a glimpse into the world of industrial labor in late 19th-century France, capturing the essence of both the individual and the larger societal context. The artwork, which is a small-scale etching, exemplifies the precision and detail inherent in this printmaking technique.