Staande man met schort en lorgnet 1865 - 1936

This pencil drawing by Dutch artist Nicolaas van der Waay (1855-1936), titled "Staande man met schort en lorgnet" (Standing man with apron and lorgnet), depicts a figure with a distinct posture, a hand placed on the hip and the other holding a lorgnet. Created between 1865 and 1936, the artwork displays a realistic representation of a man, perhaps a waiter or shopkeeper, in a casual yet dignified pose, highlighting the artist's keen observation of everyday life. The use of pencil creates a subtle shading that contributes to the overall sense of realism in the drawing, characteristic of van der Waay's style. This drawing demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing human form and expression in a simple yet powerful way.