Smokkelaar 1852 - 1890

"Smokkelaar" (The Smuggler) is an etching by Willem (II) Linnig, a Dutch artist who was active in the 19th century. This piece, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts the head and shoulders of a man, likely a smuggler, with a stern expression and a thick, bushy beard. The intricate lines and shading characteristic of etching create a sense of depth and realism in the subject's features. This artwork, created sometime between 1852 and 1890, offers a glimpse into Linnig's skill and the societal themes explored in Dutch art of the time.