Two Men on a Workbench with a Vice (from Sketchbook) 1834 - 1838

This pencil sketch, "Two Men on a Workbench with a Vice (from Sketchbook)," by Francis William Edmonds, captures a candid moment between two working-class men. The sketch depicts a simple scene, likely drawn from everyday life, with the two men engaged in conversation while sitting on a workbench. The loose and gestural lines of Edmonds's drawing suggest a quick observation and capture the casual nature of the scene. The sketch is a testament to Edmonds's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life. This work is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.