Murerfolk beskæftigede på ydersiden af et hus i Paris 1864

This 1864 lithograph by Danish artist J.C. Nielsen depicts a scene of everyday life in Paris. The artwork, titled "Murerfolk beskæftigede på ydersiden af et hus i Paris" (Masons working on the outside of a house in Paris), shows two men using a rudimentary pulley system to hoist themselves up the side of a building. The detailed pen and ink drawing captures the intricate details of the men's clothing, the building's facade, and the tools of their trade. This work, held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Nielsen's keen observation and ability to capture the essence of urban life in the 19th century.