Man die een anker draagt op zijn schouders 1909

"Man die een anker draagt op zijn schouders" (Man carrying an anchor on his shoulders) is a 1909 poster by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, known for his Symbolist and Art Nouveau style. The poster depicts a nude man, representing a sailor or a worker, bearing a heavy anchor on his shoulders. He stands on a wave, highlighting the man's strength and resilience in the face of hardship. The poster's decorative elements and use of symbolism are characteristic of Art Nouveau, while its social commentary reflects the artist's interest in working-class struggles.