Lezende man op een stoel voor een tafel met boeken 1841

Emile Montigneul's 1841 lithograph, "L'Amateur De Livres", depicts a man engrossed in reading a book while sitting on a chair. The artwork showcases the man's focused attention and dedication to his passion for literature, as seen in the detail of his hand holding the book and the collection of books on the nearby table. The lithograph captures a moment of quiet contemplation and the pleasure of reading, a timeless theme resonating with art lovers across generations.