Boekenkramen op een kade in Parijs 1896

This etching by Oswald Heidbrinck, created in 1896, depicts a lively scene on the banks of the Seine River in Paris, France. The artwork, titled "Boekenkramen op een kade in Parijs" (Bookstalls on a Quai in Paris), portrays individuals browsing through books at a bustling bookstall. The intricate detail in the etching highlights the hustle and bustle of the Parisian street scene, with the figures appearing as if captured in a moment of everyday life. Heidbrinck's skill in capturing the character and atmosphere of the scene through his use of light and shadow is evident in this small but detailed work.