De steenfabriek 1868 - 1892

"De steenfabriek" (The Brick Factory) is a drawing by the Dutch artist Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard, created between 1868 and 1892. Van Rappard was known for his realistic depictions of daily life, often focusing on laborers and industrial scenes. The drawing captures a group of workers in front of a brick factory, their figures sketched with precise detail against a backdrop of industrial buildings and a vast, open field. The scene suggests the harsh realities of working-class life in late 19th-century Holland. The drawing's somber tones and meticulous rendering highlight the stark contrast between the human figures and the imposing industrial landscape.