De Oude Drinker 1829 - 1898

"De Oude Drinker" (The Old Drinker) is a watercolor painting by Johan Heinrich Neuman, a Dutch artist known for his genre scenes and portraits. Created between 1829 and 1898, the artwork portrays an elderly man, likely a tavern patron, sitting on a barrel with a pipe and a tankard. The subject's weathered face and relaxed posture suggest a life of simple pleasures, capturing a moment of casual enjoyment. The painting, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Neuman's skill in depicting realism and capturing the essence of everyday life in 19th-century Dutch society.