Lezende man 1805 - 1844

"Lezende man" (Reading Man) is an etching by Belgian artist Ignace-Joseph de Claussin, created between 1805 and 1844. The artwork depicts a man in a hat, seated and intently reading a book. The detailed lines and shading create a sense of realism and capture the man's focused expression. The composition is simple yet effective, drawing the viewer's attention to the figure and his solitary act of reading. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies de Claussin's skillful use of etching to portray everyday scenes and human interaction.