Studie van een man die een zak sjouwt 1851

Johannes Engel Masurel's "Studie van een man die een zak sjouwt" (Study of a Man Carrying a Sack) is a watercolor on paper, created in 1851. The artwork depicts a man in a sailor's cap and a loose white shirt, straining to carry a large sack. Masurel's attention to detail, particularly in the man's worn clothing and the textures of the sack, highlights the struggles of working-class life in 19th-century Europe. The figure's posture and facial expression convey the weight and effort involved in his labor. This realistic portrayal was characteristic of Masurel's style, which often focused on everyday subjects and scenes of daily life.