Oudere man met hoed en een stoel over zijn schouder 1865 - 1909

"Oudere man met hoed en een stoel over zijn schouder" is a realistic etching by Belgian artist Pierre Jacques Dierckx, created between 1865 and 1909. The etching, measuring 175mm by 140mm, depicts an elderly man in a hat, carrying a chair over his shoulder. The stark realism of the subject and the detailed etching technique highlight the struggles of poverty and hardship prevalent in 19th-century society. Dierckx, a master of etching, is known for his poignant portrayals of everyday life, capturing the human condition with sensitivity and skill.