Lezende man aan het einde van een rij 1886

This charcoal drawing, titled "Lezende man aan het einde van een rij," was created by Dutch symbolist painter Jan Toorop in 1886. The artwork depicts a man standing in a crowd, reading a book. The composition is characterized by a sense of mystery and isolation, as the man is partially obscured by the figures surrounding him. Toorop was a significant figure in the Dutch symbolist movement, known for his exploration of themes of death, spirituality, and the subconscious. This drawing, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies his signature style with its stark contrasts and moody atmosphere.