Man met paard strikt zijn veters 1800

"Man met paard strikt zijn veters" (Man with Horse Ties his Laces) is an etching by Johann Friedrich Morgenstern, dating back to 1800. The artwork depicts a man kneeling beside a horse, tying his shoelaces while the horse stands patiently nearby. The scene is set against a backdrop of a rocky landscape with a hint of a distant village, creating a sense of quiet solitude. The meticulous detail and delicate lines of the etching capture the intimacy of the moment and showcase Morgenstern's mastery of the technique. This piece exemplifies the realistic style of the late 18th century, a time when artists focused on capturing the everyday lives of ordinary people.