Twee mannen bij een werkbank in een steenhouwerij 1900 - 1931

This charcoal sketch, "Twee mannen bij een werkbank in een steenhouwerij", depicts two men working in a stonecutter's workshop. Created by Willem Bastiaan Tholen between 1900 and 1931, it is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The sketch is a quick and loose depiction of figures and their surroundings, capturing the scene with gestural lines and shading. Tholen's keen eye for detail in everyday life is evident in the composition. This drawing is a testament to the artist's exploration of working-class life in the early 20th century, offering a glimpse into the daily labor of stonecutters.