Man met een stuk landbouwgereedschap 1834 - 1911

This pencil sketch, "Man met een stuk landbouwgereedschap" (Man with a Piece of Farm Equipment) by Jozef Israëls, is a striking example of the artist's focus on everyday life. Created between 1834 and 1911, the drawing captures a working-class individual in a moment of quiet contemplation, likely engaged in a mundane task. Israëls, a Dutch Realist painter, was known for his depictions of the lives of ordinary people, and this sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies his commitment to portraying the struggles and dignity of the working class. The loose and expressive lines of the drawing suggest a quick study, capturing the essence of the figure rather than a detailed portrait.