Musicerende man met twee honden 1855 - 1904

"Musicerende man met twee honden," created between 1855 and 1904 by the Dutch artist Arnoud Schaepkens, depicts a man seated in a chair playing a pipe while two dogs sit attentively. The work is an etching, a printmaking technique that creates a detailed and nuanced image through the use of acid to etch the design onto a metal plate. Schaepkens was known for his genre scenes, particularly those featuring everyday life in the Netherlands. This etching exemplifies this focus, capturing a quiet and intimate moment of domestic life.