Man met een schop 1834 - 1911

"Man met een schop" (Man with a Shovel) is a pencil sketch by Dutch painter Jozef Israëls, created between 1834 and 1911, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The sketch portrays a man, seen from behind, walking with a shovel resting on his shoulder. The drawing's loose, expressive lines capture the man's working-class status and provide a glimpse into Israëls' interest in depicting everyday life. This piece exemplifies the artist's focus on social realism, which characterized his artistic career.