Lachende jongeman met hoed en een blad in zijn handen 1862 - 1878

This etching, *Lachende jongeman met hoed en een blad in zijn handen* (Laughing young man with hat and a leaf in his hands), is a work by Louis Jaugey, a 19th-century Dutch artist. The work depicts a young man in a large hat with a feather, holding a piece of paper that says "Che ridete signori" (You are laughing, gentlemen). Jaugey's work is characterized by the use of delicate lines and hatching, creating a sense of depth and detail. The portrait shows the young man in a casual setting, creating a sense of realism and intimacy, characteristic of his style during the 19th century.