Zittende oude visser 1808 - 1879

"Zittende oude visser" (Sitting Old Fisherman), a pencil drawing by French artist Charles Brias, portrays a weathered fisherman seated on a low platform, lost in thought. The depiction, created between 1808 and 1879, utilizes delicate lines to capture the subject's age and the quiet solitude of his pose. The fisherman's worn clothing, weathered face, and simple yet evocative background underscore his life of toil and reflection, offering a glimpse into the lives of working-class individuals in 19th-century France. This small-scale drawing, measuring 176 mm in height and 94 mm in width, provides a poignant portrayal of human vulnerability and the resilience of the human spirit.