Oude man 1835 - 1911

"Oude man" (Old Man), an etching by Dutch artist Jozef Israëls, depicts a solitary figure, possibly a beggar, leaning heavily on a walking stick. The artwork's stark realism and focus on the subject's vulnerability evoke themes of poverty and human suffering. Created between 1835 and 1911, the piece exemplifies Israëls' signature style, known for capturing the lives of the working class and marginalized communities. This intimate portrait of an elderly man, rendered in delicate lines and subtle shading, is now housed in the renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.