Schilder in zijn atelier 1835 - 1925

Arie Kunz's "Schilder in zijn atelier" is a black and white lithograph depicting an artist working in his studio. The artist is lying in bed, likely recovering from an illness, and is working on a piece of art. The artist's tools lay on a small table next to a skull, which is often a symbol of mortality and reminds the viewer of the fleeting nature of life. The lithograph was likely created between 1835 and 1870, the year Kunz died. It is a small work, measuring just 119 mm in height and 158 mm in width. The scene is captured with realistic detail, and the artist's focus on the artist’s struggle evokes a sense of contemplation and the creative process.