Wiel op een paal 1814 - 1824

"Wiel op een paal," an etching by Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man, depicts a wheel mounted on a post. The wheel is laden with various objects, including pots and cloth. The scene is rendered with fine detail, highlighting the textures of the natural elements, such as the grass and the rough surface of the post. The artwork, dated 1814-1824, showcases de Man's keen observation of everyday life, capturing a moment of domesticity in the Dutch countryside. This small, intimate work demonstrates de Man's talent for capturing both the beauty and the simplicity of everyday objects.