Lezende man en boekverkoper bij een boekenstal c. 1938

"Lezende man en boekverkoper bij een boekenstal" (Reading Man and Bookseller at a Bookstall) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Henk Henriët, created around 1938. The drawing depicts a scene with three figures, likely set in a bustling marketplace. It portrays a reading man engaged with a bookseller, their interaction suggesting a lively exchange about literature. The loose, gestural lines characteristic of Henriët's style capture the spontaneity of the moment, highlighting the everyday life of ordinary people. This artwork exemplifies Henriët's talent for portraying human interaction and the charm of everyday life.