Tekening c. 1775

H. Rolland’s drawing was made using ink and watercolor on paper. This artwork reflects the artist's meticulous eye for detail and an understanding of traditional modes of representation. The linear precision and delicate washes of color capture a scene of laborers carrying objects with care and attention. Here we can see that the image is not just about the objects, but about the human effort required to move them. The artist shows us the reality of labor, the physical work involved in transporting goods, and the collective effort needed to achieve a common goal. The men carrying the objects become part of the artwork. When we consider the modes of production and capitalism reflected in this artwork, we see that it reveals the labor involved in the production and distribution of goods. It reminds us that behind every object there is human effort, and the drawings immortalizes this effort, while challenging traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.