Man steekt zijn pijp aan 1778 - 1838

"Man steekt zijn pijp aan" (Man lights his pipe) is a black and white etching created by Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos between 1778 and 1838. This small etching, measuring only 95mm in height and 63mm in width, depicts a man in a simple, everyday setting. The artist utilizes a dynamic, expressive line, creating a sense of movement and energy. The scene, full of details and textures, likely captures a commonplace moment in the daily life of a typical man of the period, and serves as a reminder of the everyday realities of life in 18th and 19th century Netherlands. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.