Man voor een huis 1870 - 1931

"Man voor een huis" (Man in front of a house) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Willem Bastiaan Tholen, dated between 1870 and 1931. The drawing, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a simple scene of a man standing in front of a building. Tholen was known for his plein air (outdoor) sketches and his portrayal of everyday life, often using simple lines and subtle shading to capture the essence of his subject. This drawing exemplifies his approach to capturing the quiet beauty of the Dutch landscape and its inhabitants.