Jongeman zit mijmerend bij een haard 1843 - 1876

"Jongeman zit mijmerend bij een haard" (Young Man Contemplating by a Fireplace) is a lithograph by Carel Christiaan Antony Last, created sometime between 1843 and 1876. The artwork features a central scene of a young man sitting thoughtfully by a fireplace, surrounded by smaller vignettes depicting various scenes of daily life. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Last's skilled use of detail and his talent for capturing the nuances of human emotion. This print provides insight into 19th-century Dutch life and social customs, particularly those of the middle class.