Lezende man en boekverkoper bij een boekenstal c. 1938

"Lezende man en boekverkoper bij een boekenstal" (Reading Man and Bookseller at a Bookstall) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Henk Henriët, created in 1938. This quick sketch captures a scene of everyday life in a simple yet expressive manner. Henriët, known for his distinctive style, portrays two figures: a man browsing books and a bookseller standing behind a stall. The loose lines and subtle shading create a sense of immediacy and informality, typical of his work. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and exemplifies Henriët's keen observation of human interaction and the everyday world.