Jongen en geketende man in een werkplaats 1887 - 1916

"Jongen en geketende man in een werkplaats" (Boy and chained man in a workshop) is an etching by Dutch artist Willem Pothast, created between 1887 and 1916. The artwork depicts a young boy interacting with a chained man within a cluttered workshop. The detailed depiction of tools and equipment, along with the use of light and shadow, creates a realistic and atmospheric scene. Pothast's etching style is characterized by its precise lines and delicate shading, emphasizing the interaction between the two figures. The artwork's focus on everyday life and social commentary reflects Pothast's interest in capturing the realities of working-class life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.