Brændevinsmand 1805 - 1808

"Brændevinsmand" (1805-1808) is a hand-colored etching by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde, depicting a man pouring a glass of aquavit. The artwork is part of a series documenting the different occupations of Copenhagen's residents. The man in the image is likely a "brændevinsmand," or aquavit distiller, as indicated by the text underneath the artwork. The etching offers a glimpse into the daily life of a working-class man during the early 19th century, providing insight into the traditions and occupations of Danish society.