Arbeider in metaalindustrie 1871 - 1906

This pencil drawing, “Arbeider in metaalindustrie” by Pieter de Josselin de Jong, depicts a worker in a metal industry, likely a blacksmith. The artist's signature, "P. de J", is visible in the bottom right corner. The drawing shows a simple, yet powerful, depiction of a worker in action, capturing the physicality of labor. This drawing is a testament to the artist's interest in capturing the lives of ordinary people. The work is currently located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is part of the museum’s extensive collection of Dutch art.