Man die een bos sprokkelhout samenbindt c. 1850 - 1858

"Man die een bos sprokkelhout samenbindt" (c. 1850-1858) is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis Willem Hoevenaar, known for his realistic depictions of daily life. The artwork showcases a man, likely a peasant, meticulously tying together a bundle of firewood, likely gathered from a nearby forest. The artist's keen observation of detail and the man's stoic expression contribute to the artwork's portrayal of rural life in the Netherlands. The piece reflects a genre known as "genre painting", capturing scenes from everyday life and depicting the activities and struggles of ordinary people.