Lezende man in een bibliotheek 1850 - 1910

"Lezende man in een bibliotheek" (Reading Man in a Library) is an etching by Dutch artist Fr. van Groeningen created between 1850 and 1910. The etching depicts a man seated at a table in a library, immersed in a book. The figure’s head is resting on his hand, conveying a sense of deep concentration or perhaps even weariness. The surrounding bookshelves, partially visible in the background, suggest the vastness of knowledge and the solitary pursuit of learning. This small-scale etching (measuring just 118 mm by 83 mm) offers a poignant glimpse into the world of a reader, capturing the quiet intensity of the act of reading.