Brillenverkoper 1840

"Brillenverkoper" (1840) is a pencil drawing by Jean Théodore Joseph Linnig, a German-born Belgian artist. It depicts a street vendor selling spectacles to a customer, with a child looking on. Linnig is known for his detailed depictions of everyday life in 19th-century Belgium, often featuring common people and scenes from the streets. This drawing showcases his skilled use of line and shading, capturing the texture of clothing, bricks, and wood in this intimate, realistic portrayal of a moment in time.