Lezende jongen 1846 - 1923

"Lezende jongen" (Reading Boy), a lithograph by Jacob Taanman, depicts a young boy intently reading a book while seated on a wooden chair. This work, created between 1846 and 1923, showcases Taanman's mastery of detail, capturing the boy's focused expression and the cluttered yet intimate setting. The composition emphasizes the boy's concentration, highlighting the importance of education and intellectual pursuits. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands, and measures 566 mm in height and 458 mm in width.