Schoenmaker in zijn winkel en krantenlezende vrouw in portiersloge Possibly 1833

This lithograph, created in 1833 by Charles Ramelet, depicts two scenes of daily life in a bustling city. In the left panel, a cobbler diligently works in his shop, his tools and unfinished shoes scattered around him. On the right, a woman sits comfortably in her porter's lodge, engrossed in reading a newspaper. The contrasting scenes offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people, highlighting both the labor and leisure of everyday life in 19th-century Europe. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of social realism, capturing the essence of everyday life with a focus on detail and authentic representation.