Lachende man met hoed 1807

"Lachende man met hoed" (Laughing Man with Hat) is an etching created by Dutch artist Frédéric Théodore Faber in 1807. The artwork features a close-up portrait of a man wearing a hat, his face contorted in a broad, joyful grin. Faber, known for his mastery of etching and his keen observation of human expressions, captures the man's infectious laughter in detail. The artwork's small size adds to its intimate and engaging character, drawing the viewer into the man's moment of pure delight. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to Faber's enduring artistic legacy.