Arbeider in katoenfabriek, in de roodververij 1868 - 1892

"Arbeider in katoenfabriek, in de roodververij" (Worker in a cotton factory, in the dyehouse) is a pencil drawing by Anthon Gerhard Alexander van Rappard. It was created between 1868 and 1892, just before the artist’s untimely death. This drawing captures a moment in a bustling cotton factory, focusing on a worker operating a large industrial machine. The detailed depiction of the machinery and the worker's posture reflects the growing industrialization of the Netherlands and the artist's interest in capturing the reality of working-class life. Van Rappard's use of hatching and shading creates a sense of depth and movement, conveying the energy and activity within the factory setting.