Krantlezende heer Possibly 1880 - 1884

This quick sketch, "Krantlezende heer" ("Man Reading a Newspaper"), exemplifies the masterful draftsmanship of Italian artist Giuseppe de Nittis. Created in the late 1880s, it captures a fleeting moment of daily life, a man lost in the world of news. De Nittis is renowned for his depictions of Parisian society and fashionable life, often capturing figures in a relaxed and candid manner. The simplicity of the pen and ink lines underscores the artist's keen eye for observation and his ability to convey personality and expression with minimal detail. This intimate portrayal of a man engrossed in his reading highlights the everyday scenes that de Nittis captured with such elegant precision.