Cobbler at Work c. 1879 - 1880

"Cobbler at Work" is a pencil sketch by Georges Seurat, dating back to 1879-1880. This quick study captures a cobbler seated, engaged in his craft, possibly in a Parisian workshop. Seurat's simple yet expressive lines, especially in depicting the figure's form and the details of the cobbler's tools, reveal his early artistic talent. The sketch, a preparatory work for a larger painting, showcases Seurat's interest in capturing everyday life and working-class subjects.