Man met een spade c. 1884 - 1887

"Man met een spade" (Man with a Shovel), a charcoal drawing by Dutch artist Willem Witsen (1860-1923), depicts a lone figure bent over in the act of digging. The spare lines and simple composition are characteristic of Witsen's style, which was influenced by realism and naturalism. This drawing, dating from around 1884-1887, is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and offers a glimpse into Witsen's interest in everyday life and the working class.